Vice President, People & Culture

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

In the context of the Bank’s transformation and current economic and sociopolitical environment, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is searching for the Vice President, People & Culture, the senior-most Human Resources leader in the organization. This officer will lead the Bank’s People & Culture department, which is an integral part of the People, Strategy & Administration division. The leaders of this division ― which also includes the Bank’s strategic planning, financial management, risk management and legal functions ― work collaboratively as trusted advisors to the President and CEO, the First Vice President and COO and the Bank’s entire Management Committee and officer corps. The leaders of the People, Strategy & Administration division, including the Vice President, People & Culture, are led by Francois Henriquez, the Bank’s Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel.

Supported by a 34-member team, the Vice President, People & Culture will be responsible for bringing innovation and leadership to the Bank’s human capital management functions. This officer will ensure those functions are aligned with the goals and objectives of the Bank and the leaders of its various business units. A visionary thinker and a charismatic leader with the capability to mobilize action, the successful candidate will ensure the Bank’s human capital management policies, programs and practices enable the Bank to have the right people with the right skills to do the right work. The successful candidate should be a well-rounded leader and advisor able to build strong relationships at all levels of the Bank and be a credible leader within the broader Federal Reserve System.

To succeed as the Vice President, People & Culture you must be a versatile, seasoned and strategic leader capable of leading change, often more through influence than by direct authority. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for you to bring strong insights, instincts and experience in human capital management. As a values-driven, creative and action-oriented leader, you will work collaboratively through the organization to support the Bank’s broader transformative vision.

To be the successful candidate, you should be an engaging leader who can artfully transform the organization. You will also be hands-on, visible, goal-focused and independent-minded with strong business acumen. At the core, you will be relationship-oriented, driven and humble as you constructively challenge the Bank’s senior leadership and bring leading-edge thinking to effectively develop and lead the workforce of the future. You should continually demonstrate a desire to improve, both individually and organizationally, and be a change ambassador both within the Bank and across the Federal Reserve System.

Position Location: Hybrid in St. Louis, Missouri (this position is ineligible for fully remote work status)

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Bank’s Human Capital Needs. Bring dynamic human capital leadership and perspective to a complex organization through continuing the development of the Bank’s people functions to further its mission and strategy. In partnership with the Bank’s other leaders, guide the Bank to develop, cultivate and pursue the most promising and inspiring human capital strategies that further the Bank’s overall strategy.
• Lead and Manage the People & Culture Team. Employ a human-centered approach to lead, inspire and mentor a 34-member People team that is highly engaged and well equipped to achieve top performance in supporting business leaders’ talent needs. Further build goodwill and respect for the department among diverse constituencies and stakeholders. Set a “tone at the top” of high expectations for performance, inclusivity and professional conduct.
• Lead the Bank’s Embrace of the Workforce of the Future. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Bank and its mission, and collaboratively drive the ongoing evolution of the Bank’s people functions and programs as a change leader. Lead change by informing, influencing and inspiring others, demonstrating passion about people and culture and nurturing a highly engaged workforce through a meaningful and inspiring transformation vision.
• Help Shape the Bank’s Culture. Promote an engaging employee experience, championing a diverse and inclusive environment that enables employees to bring their best selves to do their best work. Be a thought leader in contributing to the ongoing refinement and execution of the Bank’s strategic plans. Partner with all leaders within the Bank and colleagues throughout the Federal Reserve System in a collaborative manner, using influence and empathy to build relationships and trust.

Knowledge Base and Experience

• Strategic Leadership and Business Acumen: Demonstrated proficiency in using innovative techniques and excellent talent leadership acumen. Proven ability to partner effectively with leaders at all levels of an organization to execute on key initiatives while exceeding planned results.
• Operational Excellence: Proven experience operating multiple HR functions and familiarity with the technology aspects of human capital innovation and transformation. In addition to leading the development and execution of the Bank’s human capital strategy, the leader must also possess a solid track record of strong execution and accountability for results.
• Transformation Experience: Track record of execution in human capital management and process transformation in an organization of similar complexity and stature. Change management experience and inspiring leadership skills to shift culture, change behaviors, accelerate results.

Professional and Cultural Characteristics

• Builds Talent and Teams: An outstanding people manager with inspirational leadership skills. Able to coach, lead and develop others to achieve their professional best.
• Builds Relationships: Quickly develops effective working partnerships across varied groups of stakeholders throughout the Bank and the System.
• Leads With Applied Judgment: A sound decision maker who uses personal intelligence and integrity to make wise choices rather than simply navigating the rules and incentives established by others and inspires and encourages others to do the same.
• Humanizes Processes: An empathetic leader with the ability to harmonize HR process and practice with business needs to support culture and mission.
• Spots Trends: A studious observer of cultural movements and market developments, able to anticipate and implement people strategies designed to acquire and retain top talent now and in the future.
• Puts Customers First: A relationship-building and pragmatic leader who stays close to internal and external stakeholders to create distinctive value.
• Leads Innovation: A creative leader and thinker with a passion for enlisting others in scaling and investing in new ideas.
• Evaluates Talent: An outstanding judge of talent who skillfully employs state-of-the-art tools and processes to ensure the selection, development and promotion of top talent.
• Performance Oriented: Detail-oriented with high expectations for excellent performance and accountability for actions and results.
• Passion for the Mission: Commitment to public service; strong affinity and passion for the Bank’s mission and role in the Eighth District and the Federal Reserve System.
• Integrity and Ethics: A trustworthy colleague with strong values whose reputation and professional career reflect favorably. A leader who consistently applies the highest ethical standards to all acts and objectives.
• Direction and Purpose: Provides a sense of direction and purpose. Has clear alignment and connection to achieving the organization’s strategic goals.
• Fosters Collaboration: Takes a collaborative approach to partnering with others, leads through healthy influence across the organization; encourages teamwork to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least five years of executive HR experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent track record of leadership and team building, driving the development and evolution of high-performance cultures.
• Ensure that an institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is realized in all aspects of human capital, workforce planning and development and foster an affirming and welcoming workplace.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis believes in the diversity of its people, ideas and experiences and is committed to building an inclusive culture that is representative of the communities it serves. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryExecutive

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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