Vice President, People and Culture

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.  

Vice President, People and Culture

Job Summary

The Vice President, People & Culture (VP, P&C) will build on the foundational work of Vision 2030 by accelerating culture transformation, leadership development, and employer-of-choice strategies while optimizing existing programs through a scalable people and culture infrastructure. 

Reporting to the Chief People Officer and partnering closely with the People and Culture team, programs and operations leaders, this role will redesign and implement aligned programs, processes, and policies to support the CCAC 2030 plan and meet evolving business needs. 

The VP, P&C will lead teams across talent acquisition and onboarding, employee relations and engagement, and performance management, serving as a key liaison to organizational leaders.

Catholic Charities works in a hybrid environment.  This role will work three days a week out of the downtown Chicago office located at 721 N. LaSalle Street.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Enhance and scale redesigned talent acquisition and onboarding programs to further reduce turnover and strengthen engagement; deepen partnerships with hiring managers to embed best practices.

• Continue to refine branding with CCAC as employer of choice given the 2030 Plan and renewed focus and purpose.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Complete HR policy review and revision for all HR policies, ensuring alignment with CCAC vision and values, and its desire to be an employer of choice.

• Develop and implement a human factored Employee Handbook that successfully conveys CCAC's vision and values, and communicates clearly employee expectations as well as what CCAC offers as an employer of choice.

Performance Management

• In partnership with the P&C and Mission Support Leadership, establish and roll out a performance management program and process for the organization.

• Ensure accompanying leader/supervisor roll out and training given redesigned processes and programs.

• Develop trusted relationships with CCAC's managers and supervisors.

• Promote a culture of learning and accountability where leaders are empowered to grow their teams, strengthen engagement, and deliver high-quality, impactful services

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Team Member Responsibilities

• Exhibit alignment with the team's clear goals that are mission-focused and tied to action.
• Contribute to a joy-filled culture built upon respect and inclusion, team pride, and community spirit.
• Collaborate effectively to support excellent process, accountability, and constructive conflict.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth through learning, forgiveness, and reflection.

Living Our Values

• Courageous Compassion: Welcome and serve all with an open heart, empathic listening, and a commitment to radical hospitality.
• Solidarity: Embrace shared humanity by celebrating and giving voice to our differences and choosing the path of collaboration and inclusion.
• Faith-filled Hope and Joy: Uplift each other in times of darkness and celebrate together in times of light, leaning in with humility, humor, and hope.
• Meaningful and Measurable Impact: Meet human need with love, balance immediate action with lasting change, and act with accountability through dialogue, analyses, and reflection.

Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant Education:

Preferred: Masters Degree

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Experience:

Minimum: 

• 7-10 years of senior level HR experience, engaging & supporting managers and supervisors. 

• Demonstrated experience in creating and supporting high performance teams.  

• Demonstrated track record in delivering sustainable organizational results through best-in-class people practices. 

• Credible and savvy leader who will be perceived as a trusted consultant and functional expert to senior management

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills

• Authentic individual with impeccable integrity

Preferred: 

• 10 years of senior level HR experience, engaging & supporting managers and supervisors. 

• Experience supporting multi-site employee populations.

Certification/Licensure:

Preferred: SPHR or SHRM designation highly preferred

Physical Requirements

Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day

Climb up to 4 flights of stairs at a time

Lift up to 25 pounds

Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds

Additional Requirements:

X Background check, including any program specific requirements

X Driver's License and reliable transportation

X Travel to CCAC offices in Cook and Lake Counties up to 25% required