Vice President of People and Culture
About The Position
This role supports the entire organization by leading and strengthening KE’s People & Culture function. You’ll be responsible for developing and executing people strategies across talent attraction, learning and development, organizational development, HR operations, compensation support, compliance, and HR analytics that directly impact company growth, leadership effectiveness, and operational performance. Success in this role means creating practical, scalable people solutions that support business priorities while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who brings strong judgment, common sense, and a hands-on leadership style to a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior or executive HR leadership role
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience across recruiting, learning and development, organizational development, HR operations, employee relations, compensation support, analytics, and compliance
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance people strategy, operational needs, and financial realities
Nice To Haves
- MBA, Master’s degree, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent credentials strongly preferred
- Experience in construction, industrial services, field operations, manufacturing, or similar environments preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a practical HR and people strategy aligned with company growth and business priorities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational structure, and people-related decisions
- Lead talent attraction and recruiting strategies across office, field, leadership, and specialized roles
- Oversee learning, leadership development, onboarding, and succession planning efforts
- Lead core HR operations including employee relations, performance management support, HR systems, policy, and compliance
- Drive organizational development and change initiatives that improve communication, alignment, and accountability
- Support compensation planning, benchmarking, job leveling, and incentive programs
- Develop HR metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting to inform decisions and identify trends
- Lead, mentor, and hold the HR team accountable for results, responsiveness, and professionalism
- Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
