Vice President of People and Culture

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles Harbor (BGCLAH) is committed to empowering young people to reach their full potential through academic, leadership, arts, and athletic programs. Our team is at the heart of this mission, and we are seeking a Vice President of People & Culture to lead our people strategy, ensuring a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. 

This role requires a strategic leader with expertise in change management, organizational development, culture, and compliance. The ideal candidate is passionate about people, equity, and collaboration—ensuring BGCLAH is a great place to work and grow. 

People Strategy & Organizational Development and Culture 

• Lead people-centered strategies that align with BGCLAH’s mission and values. 

• Drive organizational culture initiatives that foster inclusion, engagement, and belonging. 

• Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of growth or transformation. 

Talent & Workforce Development 

• Oversee talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract and develop top talent. 

• Design professional development programs that build staff capacity and succession planning. 

• Collaborate with managers to enhance team performance, engagement, and career growth. 

Compliance, Labor Relations & Government Grant Oversight 

• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and HR best practices. 

• Lead all aspects of labor relations, including working with legal counsel as needed. 

Compensation, Benefits & People Systems 

• Build compensation, benefits, and HR systems, ensuring they support equity and competitiveness. 

• Partner with finance to align HR budgets with organizational priorities. 

• Build HR analytics and workforce insights. 

Employee Experience & Well-Being 

• Develop initiatives that promote employee well-being, morale, and engagement. 

• Act as a trusted advisor and resource to employees at all levels. 

• Ensure HR practices reflect a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability. 

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in mission-driven organizations. 

• Experience in creating strong systems, policies and programs. 

• Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance requirements, and HR systems. 

• Proven ability to lead organizational culture and change management initiatives. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with a highly collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. 

• Commitment to the mission and values of BGCLAH. 

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.