The Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for developing and implementing a human resources (HR) function that serves the needs and provides excellent service to a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. The position is responsible for developing and managing Defenders of Wildlife’s HR programs and initiatives, with a focus on diversifying Defenders’ recruitment pool, ensuring an inclusive organizational culture, and establishing equitable and inclusive initiatives, policies and processes. This includes the development and oversight of recruitment and retention plans and processes, benefits administration, employee relations management, performance management, HR compliance, training and development, and systems and process improvements. The position supervises a tea