SkyWater Search Partners · 2 weeks ago
Vice President of People & Culture
Edina, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expSkyWater Search Partners is partnering with Portico Benefit Services to find their Vice President of People & Culture. This newly created role provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of Portico’s people and culture function, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while promoting a high-performance culture.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Adam Hoffarber, JD
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor and member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise strategy and decision-making
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive people strategy that supports Portico’s mission, operational goals, and long-term sustainability
Provide insight and recommendations to shape workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership capability across the enterprise
Promote accountability, agility, and alignment through consistent HR governance and performance metrics
Oversee enterprise-wide recruitment and selection processes, ensuring alignment with Portico’s mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Build a compelling employment brand and candidate experience that attracts purpose-driven professionals in a competitive market
Partner with business leaders to forecast talent needs, strengthen pipelines, and enhance succession planning for key roles
Lead the strategy, design, and administration of Portico’s compensation, benefits, and recognition programs
Ensure that total rewards programs are market-competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with Portico’s financial stewardship and mission-based values
Partner with Finance and Operations to establish transparent governance for pay structure, incentive plans, and benefits programs
Design and deliver strategies that build leadership capability, strengthen team effectiveness, and enhance overall organizational performance
Oversee the creation of learning programs, succession frameworks, and development pathways for employees at all levels
Promote a culture of feedback, growth, and accountability through modern performance management practices
Advance a mission-aligned culture where employees feel valued, connected, and inspired by Portico’s purpose
Develop and implement engagement strategies, leveraging data and feedback to improve employee experience and retention
Lead efforts in inclusion, diversity, and belonging consistent with Portico’s values and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s guiding principles
Ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable HR operations through process standardization, policy modernization, and effective use of ADP and related systems
Maintain data integrity, accurate reporting, and actionable insights through HR analytics and dashboards
Continuously identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance the employee lifecycle experience
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Maintain up-to-date HR policies and procedures that support consistency, transparency, and equity
Serve as the organizational lead for employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation, ensuring fairness and alignment with Portico’s mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an executive or senior HR leadership role
Demonstrated success leading HR modernization, system implementations, or organizational transformation initiatives
Deep understanding of contemporary HR practices, employment law, and organizational design
Strong business acumen and ability to connect people strategy to operational and financial outcomes
Exceptional leadership, influence, and relationship management skills
Skilled communicator who can engage effectively across all levels of the organization
Proven experience building culture, engagement, and inclusion programs that strengthen organizational identity
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change with empathy, integrity, and resilience
Proficiency with ADP or comparable HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in a mission-based or nonprofit organization strongly preferred
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional certification preferred
Company
SkyWater Search Partners
SkyWater Search Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in short list recruitment and placement.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Hoffarber
Managing Partner
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