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About the Role

FIDF is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Vice President (VP), People & Culture, to join our team. This strategic C-suite executive is responsible for leading all aspects of human resources and people operations across FIDF’s 185-person organization, spanning the US and Israel. The VP serves as a key architect of organizational culture, talent strategy, and workforce planning, advancing the One FIDF vision by unifying all offices under a shared culture, consistent people practices, and a standardized employee experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic HR program across national, international, and regional chapter offices.
Translate organizational goals into actionable human capital strategies.
Lead organizational design and structural planning initiatives.
Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and long-term talent strategy.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters.
Drive data-informed decision-making through HR analytics and workforce metrics.
Design and lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, belonging, and organizational pride.
Prioritize organizational health and psychological safety.
Oversee the organization’s full recruitment and hiring process.
Design and continuously improve onboarding programs.
Ensure consistent hiring practices and standards across U.S. regional offices and the Israel office.
Build talent pipelines and sourcing strategies.
Lead employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
Oversee performance management frameworks.
Manage job classification structures and ensure role clarity.
Guide total rewards strategy, including pay band development, salary review processes, and bonus structures.
Ensure compensation is equitable, competitive, and aligned with FIDF’s financial position and mission.
Oversee benefit evaluation, enrollment, and administration.
Conduct periodic reviews of benefits offerings and make recommendations.
Build and oversee robust learning and development programs.
Develop and implement career progression tracks.
Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and design targeted development initiatives.
Foster a culture of continuous learning.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Lead and develop a high-performing HR team.
Manage and evolve the HR management system (HRIS).
Oversee administrative HR support functions.

Requirements

Commitment to FIDF’s mission and values.
12-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive HR role.
Demonstrated success leading people strategy across a multi-site or geographically distributed organization.
Deep expertise across core HR disciplines: talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, benefits, and HR operations.
Proven ability to build trust across all levels of an organization and influence without authority.
Strong business acumen and experience partnering with executive and board-level leadership.
Experience with HR systems audits, HRIS management, and process standardization.
Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience in a non-profit, mission-driven, or community-based organization.
Master’s degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred.
Experience supporting employees across U.S. and international locations, including Israel.
Experience navigating organizational restructuring and change management.
Familiarity with HR technology platforms and data-driven people analytics.
Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.

Skills

Strategic HR program development
Human capital strategy
Organizational design
Workforce planning
Succession planning
Talent strategy
HR analytics
Workforce metrics
Employee engagement
Belonging
Organizational pride
Psychological safety
Recruitment
Hiring
Onboarding
Talent acquisition
Total rewards
Employee relations
Benefits administration
HR operations
Performance management
Compensation management
Learning and development
Career progression
Compliance
HRIS management
Process standardization
Data-driven decision-making

Location

US
Israel

Work Type

Hybrid
In-office
Occasional evening and weekend work

Experience Level

12-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience
At least 5 years in a senior or executive HR role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
Master’s degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Federal and Jewish Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Early Dismissal for Shabbat
Professional Development Opportunities

About the Company

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of the brave men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Through the generous support of donors across the United States, FIDF provides educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs and facilities for Israel’s soldiers, veterans, and families.
At FIDF, we are mission-driven, collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented.
We seek talented professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact, committed to excellence, and inspired to support those who serve and protect the State of Israel.

Equal Opportunity

FIDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal and State laws.