Seattle Credit Union · 1 month ago
SVP People Experience
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSeattle Credit Union is dedicated to helping members achieve financial prosperity through education and banking services. They are seeking an SVP, People Experience who will be responsible for shaping the employee experience and overseeing Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and People Operations to create a cohesive, employee-centered strategy.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the holistic People Experience strategy that aligns with business objectives and strengthens culture, engagement, and connection
Integrate talent, operations, and HR partnership functions to create a consistent and high-quality employee journey
Define the vision and strategy for a seamless, values-driven employee experience across the organization
Align people initiatives with organizational priorities and culture goals through close partnership with the executive leadership team
Ensure the employee lifecycle—from recruitment to daily People Experience support—is consistent, service-oriented, and aligned with policy and organizational needs
Provide executive oversight to leaders in Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and HR Business Partnership teams
Ensure each function delivers reliable, high-quality programs and services that meet evolving business needs
Strengthen collaboration across functions to integrate processes, improve communication, and remove friction points in the employee journey
Champion recruitment strategy to attract diverse, high-caliber talent
Drive employer brand, candidate experience, and workforce competitiveness
Guide HRBPs in providing strategic consultation to leaders across the organization
Ensure people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness are aligned with business needs
Oversee operational excellence across HR processes, systems, compliance, and employee lifecycle administration
Ensure efficient, accurate, and employee-centered People Ops service delivery
Champion a culture that reflects organizational values and supports inclusion, connection, and accountability
Ensure equitable, employee-centered practices are embedded across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and HRBP work
Serve as a culture ambassador, reinforcing consistency and alignment across all people’s programs
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on people, culture, organizational topics connected to people, policies and operations
Oversee HR Operations in the execution of policies, compliance, and risk management, ensuring clarity and consistency
Represent the People Experience function in executive forums, board updates, and key operational discussions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive HR or People leadership experience, including oversight of multi-functional HR teams
8+ years people leadership experience
Demonstrated experience leading People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners
Proven ability to design and deliver strategic people programs that improve employee experience and organizational outcomes
Strong executive presence, communication skills, and ability to influence senior leaders
Experience leading cultural transformation, engagement initiatives, or people experience programs
Strong knowledge of HR systems, data, analytics, and scalable processes
Preferred
Financial Institution background
Advanced degree
Benefits
Employee-paid medical benefits
401k matching
Generous time off
Low-cost medical contributions
Zero contributions for dental and vision plans
Generous paid time off program
401k plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer to match up to 5%
Company
Seattle Credit Union
Seattle Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative for employees and family members living in the state of Washington.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jackie Martinez-Vasquez
Chief Impact Officer
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Kelly Earnest
Chief People Officer
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