VP of People & Culture

LaSalle Network is hiring for a Vice President of People & Culture to join a mission‑driven organization in the North West Suburbs of Chicago that is committed to meaningful impact, strong leadership and an employee‑first culture.

This Vice President of People & Culture opportunity is ideal for a strategic HR leader who thrives in collaborative environments and wants to shape the future of an organization through people initiatives, culture development and organizational leadership.

The Vice President of People & Culture will oversee key HR functions including employee engagement, compensation strategy, benefits administration, performance management and organizational development. This role offers the opportunity to influence executive leadership decisions while building scalable people processes that support long‑term growth.

What’s the job?

• Lead and execute people and culture strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Partner closely with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational development
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration and compensation analysis
• Drive employee engagement and culture‑building initiatives across the organization
• Manage performance management processes, coaching initiatives and employee relations
• Support onboarding, talent development and employee transition processes
• Maintain HR compliance, policies and best practices
• Evaluate and optimize HRIS systems, preferably within Paycom

What’s needed?

• 7‑10 years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Strong emotional intelligence and relationship‑building skills
• Experience leading culture‑focused HR initiatives
• Expertise in compensation, payroll and benefits administration
• HRIS experience, ideally with Paycom
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field
• Nonprofit or mission‑driven experience preferred

What’s in it for me?

• Compensation: $130,000‑$140,000 annually
• Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4+ weeks of PTO
• Opportunity to shape organizational culture at the executive level
• Collaborative and mission‑driven environment
• High‑impact leadership opportunity with executive visibility

If you are an experienced Vice President of People & Culture looking to make a meaningful impact within a purpose‑driven organization, we encourage you to apply today. This is an exciting opportunity to influence organizational growth, employee experience and long‑term culture strategy.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.