Senior Vice President – People & Culture

Cielo Talent

. Develop and execute a global People & Culture strategy aligned with organizational objectives and executive leadership priorities .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global People & Culture strategies, leading HR transformation initiatives, and driving organizational effectiveness. Proficient in workforce planning, talent management, and HR compliance within diverse, multi-region environments.

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Global HR LeadershipWorkforce PlanningPeople AnalyticsHR ComplianceFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

People Strategy DevelopmentPerformance ManagementTalent PracticesCompensation StrategyEmployee RelationsHR Technology AdoptionSuccession PlanningOrganizational EffectivenessWorkforce ModellingHR Transformation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCollaborationStrategic VisionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologiesPeople SystemsWorkforce Data QualityEmployee Support ServicesGovernance Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

SPHRSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Global Employment PracticesMulti-Region OrganizationsProfessional ServicesShared ServicesMatrixed Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a global People & Culture strategy aligned with organizational objectives and executive leadership priorities
Advise executive leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership capability, succession, and people-related risk
Lead enterprise-wide people transformation initiatives
Lead and develop Senior HR Business Partners
Drive consistency in people policies, performance management, talent practices, and employee relations frameworks
Lead workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development
Establish competency and skills frameworks
Lead the annual performance management cycle
Lead global People Operations and employee support services across the employee lifecycle
Drive process standardization, governance, continuous improvement, and HR technology adoption
Champion an inclusive, high-performing culture through engagement, recognition, wellbeing, and belonging initiatives
Lead compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy
Oversee compensation reviews, job architecture, salary structures, and benefits effectiveness
Partner with Finance on workforce budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning
Establish people governance and oversee HR compliance, audits, policy governance, records, and risk mitigation
Provide oversight for health, safety, occupational health, and employee wellbeing governance
Partner with Finance on employee lifecycle events, workforce data, compensation changes, and benefits transactions
Use people analytics and workforce insights for strategic decision-making
Oversee HR technologies and people systems, including workforce data quality, privacy, and compliance
Lead, coach, and develop a global People & Culture team
Supervise Senior HR Business Partners, Senior Manager - Benefits & Compensation, and Manager - People & Culture Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or international equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or a similar field required
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
At least 5 years leading multiple global/international HR functions
Proven success leading HR in global, multi-region organizations of similar scale (1,500–5,000 employees)
Experience guiding organizations through transition, restructuring, or HR transformation
Deep knowledge of global employment practices, compliance, HR Operations, and modern talent strategies
Strong financial acumen and experience partnering with Finance on workforce modelling and cost planning
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on leadership in a lean or evolving HR structure
Background in professional services, technology, shared services, or other global, matrixed environments
Certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) or global HR credentials preferred
Must have the right to live and work in the United States
Comfortable with occasional schedule flexibility to collaborate across different regions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work within the United States
Opportunity to influence executive decision-making
Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on people, culture, and growth
Employee engagement, recognition, wellbeing, and belonging initiatives
Benefits and total rewards programs