Vice President, Talent Management - National Office (Remote)

The Vice President of Talent Management is a strategic enterprise leader responsible for designing and advancing a comprehensive talent strategy that drives organizational performance, leadership effectiveness, and mission impact across the YMCA movement nationwide. The majority of this role is dedicated to supporting local YMCAs across the country, which operate independently to serve their communities. This role will also support Y-USA, the national office of the YMCA, which provides leadership, resources, and strategic direction to the broader movement.

This role leads the Learning and Leadership Development function and partners closely with YMCA leaders across the movement to shape workforce strategy, strengthen leadership pipelines, and foster a culture of accountability, growth, and respect. The Vice President will lead a team of learning and leadership development professionals and deliver integrated, flexible, and scalable solutions across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, development, performance, succession, and transition.

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) embraces a remote-first working environment which means most employees work remotely from a home office within the continental United States. 

Essential Functions for the YMCA Movement (All YMCAs)

1. Workforce Planning and Organizational Effectiveness
   • Lead national workforce planning, talent segmentation, and organizational design efforts to align talent capabilities with current and future needs across the movement.
2. Leadership Development and Learning
   • Oversee leadership development and learning strategies that build critical capabilities, support career growth, and align with movement-wide priorities.
3. Inclusive Talent Practices and Equitable Access
   • Embed fair, consistent, and merit-based talent practices that foster a sense of belonging, promote objectivity, and ensure broad access to development, advancement, and opportunity.
4. Change Management and Organizational Transformation
   • Lead national talent strategies that support organizational effectiveness, adoption of new approaches, and workforce transitions across the movement.
5. Team Leadership and Capability Development
   • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Learning and Leadership Development team, ensuring alignment with movement priorities and continuous capability growth.

Essential Functions for Y-USA (National Office)

1. Workforce Planning and Organizational Effectiveness
• Support workforce planning and organizational design efforts within Y-USA to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.
2. Leadership Development and Learning
• Support the design and execution of leadership development and learning strategies for Y-USA leaders and staff.

Leadership Profile

• Strategic and enterprise-minded leader who connects talent strategy to organizational outcomes
• Builder of consistent, scalable systems and processes
• Effective change leader who can navigate complexity and drive adoption
• Trusted advisor who builds credibility with leaders across the YMCA movement
• Committed to fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and performance

Work Environment and Expectations

• Remote role within the continental United States
• Ability to travel periodically for key meetings and organizational priorities

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Y-USA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, business needs, and individual qualifications, in accordance with applicable laws.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 12 to 15 or more years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant experience in organizational development, learning, and leadership development
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide talent strategies and frameworks
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep expertise in workforce planning, learning, and leadership development
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into practical, scalable solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a federated or multi-entity organizational structure
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulatory requirements

Certifications (Preferred)

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred

We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off, all in a work from anywhere within the continental U.S. workplace.