Vice President, Operations

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the entire Operations department, developing and executing a comprehensive vision for People, Finance, IT, and Administration that directly supports THL's mission and long-term organizational goals.

• Lead and facilitate organizational change and crisis management initiatives as needed, developing and implementing effective response strategies and utilizing strategic thinking to address complex challenges through cross-functional collaboration.
• Coach and inspire a team of senior leaders, including the Directors and Associate Vice Presidents of People (U.S. and Global), Operations, IT, and Finance, providing strategic guidance and ensuring divisional activities directly contribute to overall organizational objectives.
• Serve as a proactive and collaborative business partner to the Senior Leadership Team and other key stakeholders, understanding their needs and providing strategic support on complex People and operational matters.
• Oversee and lead large-scale internal system and process optimization across all People functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, and global HR functions.

This role ensures that internal systems, processes, and procedures are lean, nimble, cost-effective, and deeply aligned with the mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food, directly driving global impact by maximizing donor dollars and keeping staff focused on programmatic work.

• Extensive progressive experience in values-driven operations roles, complemented by a proven track record of people management experience, including significant experience at an organization with a globally distributed workforce.
• Proven ability to inspire staff and cultivate a culture of inclusion and accountability. Excels at building high-performing teams through effective recruitment, coaching, and empowerment.
• Demonstrates advanced strategic thinking by developing and implementing transformative HR and operations strategies that drive organizational success and align with broader organizational goals, vision, and culture.
• Significant experience in operations leadership at a nonprofit organization. Substantial experience working at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an affiliated 501(c)(4) entity.

Compensation ranges vary by country. For US-based candidates: $161,242–$196,466 annually. Benefits include unlimited paid time off, 'Mend Your Heart Friday' (last Friday of each month off), enhanced sick pay, generous bereavement and personal emergency leave, sabbatical leave, enhanced parental leave, health insurance, life insurance, retirement contributions, and internet allowance.

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit working to end the abuse of animals raised for food. Recognized as a Top Charity by Animal Charity Evaluators for multiple years running, they are regarded as one of the most effective animal protection organizations in the world.