Vice President of Talent and Culture

SUMMARY   The Vice President of Talent and Culture is
responsible for developing and leading the strategic direction of
talent management and talent acquisition in support of the
Foundation’s mission. This role will partner with the Executive
Team to ensure proper alignment of a values-driven culture to
actively anticipate, plan for, and address the talent and culture
needs of the Foundation. Will assist in driving the Foundation’s
equity work, reinforcing the strategy that embeds equity in our
work and values.   ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall leadership in organizational development and
  executing a human resource strategy in support of the Foundation’s
  future direction, specifically in the areas of policy development,
  talent acquisition, retention, diversity, inclusion, staff
  training, professional development, compensation, benefits,
  performance, and succession planning.
• Lead the Foundation’s organizational culture and development work
  to fully develop an inclusive, empowering, and equitable work
  culture and environment; actively work toward an energized and
  engaged culture focused on collaboration, identifying potential
  solutions, and implementing them into practice; organizes,
  develops, and leads quarterly all-staff meetings
• Act as a strategic thought partner in collaboration with the
  Executive Team developing the Foundation’s effectiveness in equity,
  develop and implement tools and approaches that lead to equitable
  outcomes; participate and assist with internal practices to foster
  implementation equitably. Serves as a champion for equity to both
  internal and external audiences.
• Direct human resource management including legal and policy
  compliance, employee relations, and communication; provides
  leadership guidance on complex policy issues; implement reporting
  for key performance indicators for data-based decision making to
  drive organizational change.
• Set organizational goals and priorities. Communicate goals and
  priorities to teams to develop tactics and action plans. Ensure
  successful execution of tactics to meet organizational goals while
  remaining responsive to environmental changes that call for action
  or change strategies.
• Seek out, develop, and maintain relationships with appropriate
  external partners. Be an ambassador for MFH by demonstrating
  integrity, professionalism, commitment, and humility. In your
  actions and decisions, demonstrate that you value diversity and
  equity. Instill those values in your team and its work.
• Ensure staff are effective, productive, and supported in their work
  and development. Create an environment in which all staff feel
  appreciated for their unique contributions to the work of the
  Foundation. Model and create an environment centered on MFH culture
  and workplace values including actively supporting a culture of
  collaboration with, and respect for, internal partners.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility, critical thinking, and sound
  judgment in all matters to safeguard MFH resources—financial,
  reputational, and human.
• Engage appropriately with the Board of Directors and Board
  committees to accomplish the mission and goals of the organization.
  Support board members as they individually and collectively fulfill
  their legal, governance, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of Foundation strategy
  and effectively implement such strategy within the area of
  responsibility. Clearly articulate Foundation strategy to internal
  and external audiences.
• Contribute to board education on various levels—understanding of
  the field, the nature of the work of the Foundation, and behaviors
  of effective Board members.

  OTHER DUTIES:

• Participate in team activities and complete diverse assignments in
  support of team goals.
• Perform general Foundation support activities and conduct special
  projects as required.
• Adhere to the Foundation’s core and staff values.

QUALIFICATIONS   Education: Graduate degree or demonstrated
competency in equity, human resources, organizational development,
talent management, or other related area. Experience: Ten (10)
years of relevant experience demonstrating progressive
responsibility, preferably in philanthropic sectors or nonprofit
organizations. Understanding and experience in creating, planning,
and implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies and
programs. Possess fundamental knowledge of the day-to-day
management of human resource functions. Excellent written and
verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and
communicate concepts accurately, effectively, and in ways that are
suited to the Foundation’s various stakeholders.   PHYSICAL
AND WORK ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS   The physical and work
environment demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the job.
  DIVERSITY   MFH is an equal opportunity employer that
values diversity and strives for authentic inclusion. We seek to
build a team that reflects diversity of race, socioeconomic status,
national origin, color, disability, religion, gender, age, marital
status, sexual orientation or gender identity, and encourage
candidates of all backgrounds to apply. MFH is committed to salary
equity, and compensation will be determined based upon an
independent assessment of qualifications relative to the position’s
responsibilities. For more information, read the Foundation’s

compensation philosophy .   Missouri Foundation for Health
is building a more equitable future through collaboration,
convening, knowledge sharing, and strategic investment. Working in
partnership with communities and nonprofits, MFH is transforming
systems to eliminate inequities within all aspects of health and
addressing the social and economic factors that shape health
outcomes. To learn more visit mffh.org.   Starting Salary $149,000
to $174,600