Vice President/Senior Vice President of People and Culture

SRF Consulting Group, Inc., creates lasting solutions to strengthen communities. SRF's engineers, planners, and designers collaborate with our clients and their partners to ensure meaningful results for the most challenging projects and enrich everyday experiences. Our award-winning projects range from designing roadways, trails, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems, to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces. At SRF, our employee-owners help shape the culture and future of our business and our communities. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, team members share in the company's growth and prosperity and receive stock ownership on a vesting schedule for their retirement. This fosters a heightened sense of collaboration and a desire to help each other succeed. Our culture offers frequent companywide events, clubs, and sports teams, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. SRF also provides employees with the following:

• Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) plan with company match and paid professional certifications/memberships.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage, flexible scheduling, and generous time-off with vacation carry-over.
• Ongoing professional development through multiple training programs and career growth opportunities.

SRF's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture and success. Individual differences, life experiences, and talents drive our innovation and our approach. Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are limitless.

Our collaborative and people-focused Human Resources and Administrative teams are seeking a full-time Vice President or Senior Vice President of People and Culture to join us in shaping a positive and thriving workplace. This leadership role is based in one of our office locations-Minneapolis, St. Paul, Fargo, Madison, or Chicago-and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

As VP/SVP of People and Culture you will lead with empathy, vision, and purpose-guiding all aspects of our people strategy. This includes nurturing talent, championing employee growth and retention, fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement, and ensuring our HR practices align with both our organizational goals and the evolving needs of our team. You'll serve as a strategic advisor and partner to leadership, using a people-first approach to drive business outcomes.

Beyond strategic HR leadership, you will also oversee core administrative operations, helping to ensure day-to-day efficiency and effectiveness of the business. This is a unique opportunity to influence how we support, empower, and grow our people across the organization.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Assist the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to develop people-centered initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership team to develop and execute a comprehensive people-centered strategy aligned with the company's vision, mission and values.
• Foster a positive, value-driven company culture aligned with the mission and vision.
• Foster open communication channels between employees and leadership.

People and Culture

• Employee Development

o Lead the implementation of innovative talent programs that drive growth, engagement, and retention.

o Lead development and monitoring of employee engagement programs to drive motivation and productivity.

o Identify training needs and promote continuous learning for our employees.

o Identify and develop future leaders through training, mentorship, and coaching.

• Provide tools and training, to empower supervisors to successfully lead their teams that results in higher operational performance, higher employee satisfaction, and higher amounts of innovation and collaboration.
• Use analytics to identify trends, guide decisions, and evaluate people-centered initiatives.
• Promote a culture of open feedback and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that everyone feels welcome, champion a sense of belonging, and promote different perspectives and ideas.
• Track workforce key performance indicators and employee satisfaction metrics.

Human Resources and Administration

• Develop and lead Human Resources and Administrative team members.
• Establish frameworks for performance reviews, feedback, and development plans.
• Design and implement performance systems that promote accountability and growth.
• Lead talent acquisition strategies, including hiring and onboarding.
• Provide an inclusive recruitment process and a respectful, diverse workplace.
• Oversee the design and implementation of competitive compensation aligned with market standards and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.
• Collaborate annually with insurance brokers to evaluate cost-effective medical and dental plans, considering coverage types and employer/employee cost sharing.
• Address employee concerns, grievances, and conflicts in a fair and timely manner.
• Ensure labor law compliance and liaise with legal on employee matters.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in related field. HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• Leadership experience focused on staff development and employee growth.
• Experience in implementing training programs, career path strategies, leadership development and performance management systems.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in human resources or similar leadership roles, with a track record of driving strategic people-centered, human resources, or administrative initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to excel at both speaking and listening, influencing and engaging at all levels of the organization.
• Works effectively with managers, employees, and executive leadership to deliver people-centered, human resources, or administrative initiatives and support organizational goals through open communication and shared ownership.
• A high level of emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential to resolve conflicts, empathize with employees, and maintain calm in stressful situations, fostering a positive work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change, with a focus on building a positive organizational culture.

Salary Range: $195,000 - $230,000

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach. We encourage ALL qualified people to apply.

We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of hair style or texture -race, genetic testing, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship or work authorization status, pregnancy, arrest/conviction and expunged or sealed convictions, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, gender identity or expression, status about public assistance, or any other protected class.