Full-time · On-site

Vice President, People & Culture

This is a high-impact executive role designed for a culture-first leader who can balance sophisticated HR operations with a deep commitment to social impact. You will be the driving force behind a major physical and cultural transition, modernizing the workforce strategy for a premier hunger-relief organization. It is a rare chance to apply enterprise-level HR innovation to a community-focused mission.

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Hiring company

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee, United States · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact executive role designed for a culture-first leader who can balance sophisticated HR operations with a deep commitment to social impact. You will be the driving force behind a major physical and cultural transition, modernizing the workforce strategy for a premier hunger-relief organization. It is a rare chance to apply enterprise-level HR innovation to a community-focused mission.

The hiring side

About Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is a mid-sized employer working in non-profit management, based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Industry

Non-Profit Management

Size

Medium

Location

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise the CEO and Leadership Team on all people-related strategies and workforce planning
  • Lead the change management and internal communications for the upcoming campus relocation
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of the employee experience, from recruitment to retirement
  • Integrate data-informed tools and AI to enhance HR efficiency and talent insights
  • Cultivate an organizational culture rooted in equity, adaptability, and radical hospitality

Essential

  • Proven experience in executive HR leadership and organizational development
  • Expertise in change management, specifically regarding large-scale transitions or relocations
  • Demonstrated ability to lead talent strategy and workforce planning
  • Experience managing total rewards, including compensation and benefits design
  • Ability to serve as a strategic advisor to a CEO and Board of Directors
  • Strong background in employee relations and performance management

Preferred

  • Experience in the nonprofit sector or mission-driven organizations
  • Familiarity with AI-driven HR tools and advanced data analytics
  • Experience leading HR teams of 2-5 full-time employees
  • Background in designing retirement planning and equitable benefit programs

Key Skills

Strategic LeadershipChange ManagementData AnalyticsTalent AcquisitionSuccession PlanningExecutive CoachingWorkforce PlanningOrganizational CultureEmployee EngagementConflict Resolution

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to lead a major organizational campus move
  • Strategic influence as a member of the Leadership Team
  • Mission-driven work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits and retirement planning oversight
  • Professional development and coaching opportunities

Next step

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