Associate Vice President, People

• Lead and mentor the People team, providing strategic direction across all People functions including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, and global HR.
• Develop and drive the organization's global People and Culture vision, leveraging data analysis and best practices to optimize employee experience globally.
• Oversee global HR compliance, including multi-jurisdictional employment matters, compensation, benefits, and statutory compliance, and lead development of employee handbook and policies.
• Cultivate a high-accountability, high-agency culture, championing DEI initiatives and driving employee engagement and retention strategies.

This role directly drives global impact by ensuring that people strategies are scalable, resilient, and deeply aligned with The Humane League's mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food, empowering a high-performing team to dismantle factory farming.

• Progressive advanced to expert-level People/Human Resources leadership experience in mission-driven organizations, with a strong commitment to animal welfare.
• Extensive working expertise in global compliance, risk management, and indirect employment models (PEO/EOR), plus strong knowledge of US federal and state labor laws.
• Advanced strategic thinking, data analysis, and communication skills, with ability to develop and implement transformative HR strategies.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor senior-level direct reports, foster collaboration, and drive organizational culture initiatives.

Annual compensation range varies by country (e.g., USA: $135,498 - $165,098; Canada: $148,010 - $180,344; UK: £78,226 - £95,315). Benefits include full medical coverage, optional dental and vision, paid sick leave, 401(k) with matching, pet care & Rx discount plans, remote work, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, wellness benefits, paid holidays, flexible vacation, professional development, and supportive environment.

The Humane League is a global nonprofit working to end the abuse of animals raised for food, recognized as a Top Charity by Animal Charity Evaluators. They are a high-impact, mission-driven team using strategic resources to dismantle factory farming and create lasting change for farmed animals worldwide.