VP, People Operations & Culture

Join Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) as a senior leader in people operations and culture. This hybrid role in New York, NY coordinates across the US and Israel, guiding workforce strategy, shaping culture, and partnering with executive leadership to advance the mission. You’ll influence talent, structure, and development at scale while working in a mission-driven environment that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support you and your family
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match for long-term financial security
• Life Insurance coverage and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to maximize benefits
• Paid Federal and Jewish Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Early Dismissal for Shabbat to honor personal observances
• Professional Development Opportunities to support growth and capability-building

Responsibilities

• Partner with the EVP and VPs to design and execute a strategic HR program spanning national, international, and regional offices
• Translate organizational goals into actionable people strategies aligned with executive priorities
• Lead organization design and structural planning to ensure the organization is positioned to fulfill its mission
• Drive workforce and succession planning, plus long-term talent strategy across the U.S. and Israel
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters
• Advance data-informed decision making through HR analytics and workforce metrics
• Model and promote FIDF core values of Integrity, Trust & Transparency, One FIDF, Respect & Dignity, and Accountability
• Design initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, belonging, and organizational pride
• Prioritize organizational health and psychological safety across teams and geographies
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment to attract mission-aligned talent across levels and locations
• Design and continually improve onboarding programs reflecting FIDF culture from day one
• Ensure consistent hiring practices across U.S. regional offices and the Israel office
• Build talent pipelines and sourcing strategies to support growth and succession needs
• Lead employee relations, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary processes
• Oversee performance management frameworks and ensure consistent application
• Manage job classification structures and ensure role clarity across levels
• Guide total rewards strategy, including pay bands, salary reviews, and bonus structures
• Ensure compensation is equitable, competitive, and aligned with FIDF’s financial position and mission
• Oversee benefits evaluation, enrollment, and administration to maintain competitive, cost-effective offerings
• Review benefits periodically and optimize programs for both U.S. and Israel-based employees
• Develop and oversee learning and development programs to support growth and organizational capability
• Establish career progression tracks with clear paths for advancement across roles and levels
• Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and design targeted development initiatives
• Foster a culture of continuous learning aligned with FIDF’s One FIDF values
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws across the U.S. and international offices
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team focused on service excellence and continuous improvement
• Manage the HR management system (HRIS) to enhance data integrity, reporting, and efficiency
• Oversee administrative HR support functions to maintain responsive service across staff

Requirements

• Commitment to FIDF’s mission and values
• 12 to 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or executive HR role
• Proven success delivering people strategy across a multi-site or geographically distributed organization
• Deep expertise across core HR disciplines: talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, benefits, and HR operations
• Ability to build trust across all levels and influence without formal authority
• Strong business acumen with experience partnering with executive and board-level leadership
• Experience with HR systems audits, HRIS management, and process standardization
• Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field

Technologies

• HRIS

Work expectations

• Regular business hours with occasional evening and weekend work as needed
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as required
• Hybrid or in-office work arrangements based on organizational needs

Compensation

Salary range for this role is USD 180,000 to 220,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FIDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.