Vice President, Talent Management - National Office (Remote)

YMCA of the USA • Chicago, IL

1d • $164,000 - $201,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Vice President of Talent Management is a strategic enterprise leader responsible for designing and advancing a comprehensive talent strategy that drives organizational performance, leadership effectiveness, and mission impact across the YMCA movement nationwide. The majority of this role is dedicated to supporting local YMCAs across the country, which operate independently to serve their communities. This role will also support Y-USA, the national office of the YMCA, which provides leadership, resources, and strategic direction to the broader movement.
This role leads the Learning and Leadership Development function and partners closely with YMCA leaders across the movement to shape workforce strategy, strengthen leadership pipelines, and foster a culture of accountability, growth, and respect. The Vice President will lead a team of learning and leadership development professionals and deliver integrated, flexible, and scalable solutions across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, development, performance, succession, and transition.
YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) embraces a remote-first working environment which means most employees work remotely from a home office within the continental United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 12 to 15 or more years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant experience in organizational development, learning, and leadership development
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide talent strategies and frameworks
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments
• Deep expertise in workforce planning, learning, and leadership development
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into practical, scalable solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a federated or multi-entity organizational structure
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Workforce Planning and Organizational Effectiveness
• Lead national workforce planning, talent segmentation, and organizational design efforts to align talent capabilities with current and future needs across the movement.
• Leadership Development and Learning
• Oversee leadership development and learning strategies that build critical capabilities, support career growth, and align with movement-wide priorities.
• Inclusive Talent Practices and Equitable Access
• Embed fair, consistent, and merit-based talent practices that foster a sense of belonging, promote objectivity, and ensure broad access to development, advancement, and opportunity.
• Change Management and Organizational Transformation
• Lead national talent strategies that support organizational effectiveness, adoption of new approaches, and workforce transitions across the movement.
• Team Leadership and Capability Development
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Learning and Leadership Development team, ensuring alignment with movement priorities and continuous capability growth.
• Support workforce planning and organizational design efforts within Y-USA to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Support the design and execution of leadership development and learning strategies for Y-USA leaders and staff.

Benefits

• We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off, all in a work from anywhere within the continental U.S. workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive