[Remote] VP, People Experience

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Velir is an established mid-sized agency with a top-tier portfolio of clients, and they are seeking a VP, People Experience to shape programs and policies that enhance the employee experience. The role involves partnering with leadership to evolve the people function and drive initiatives that create a strong organizational culture. Responsibilities • Be a visible champion of our values—bringing them to life through decisions, behaviors, and systems, not just words on a slide • Design and evolve people practices that support how we actually work, balancing best practices with what fits our culture and growth stage • Partner deeply with senior leaders as a trusted advisor—helping them navigate complexity, lead through change, and build strong, inclusive teams • Use engagement surveys, equity analysis, and feedback loops to understand what’s working (and what’s not), then mobilize action that makes a real difference • Build and execute thoughtful retention and workforce strategies aligned to where the business is going next—not where it’s been • Own the full employee lifecycle—from preboarding through offboarding—with a human-centered, data-informed approach • Ensure performance and feedback processes are fair, motivating, and meaningful—not bureaucratic • Lead compensation and benefits strategy with a market-informed, equity-driven lens that attracts and retains great talent • Ensure hiring and growth plans align with business priorities, budgets, and long-term strategy • Foster healthy employee relations by creating clear, fair practices that support trust, accountability, and belonging • Build scalable people operations that can grow with the company—without losing the personal touch • Own the HR technology ecosystem and digital roadmap, improving the employee experience while reducing friction and administrative burden • Use data and analytics to inform decisions, spot trends early, and continuously improve how we operate • Evolve the People & Culture delivery model so the team is empowered, aligned, and equipped to have real impact • Ensure compliance across regions while keeping policies practical, equitable, and grounded in reality • Providing leadership and strategic guidance to the People & Culture team, serving as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team • Measuring the success of all people operations initiatives in supporting the organization's business objectives, such as reducing costs, increasing revenue, and improving operational efficiency • Spearheading programs and initiatives that promote an inclusive and diverse company culture • Leading and managing change initiatives across the organization, including reorganizations, and other significant structural changes • Measuring employee satisfaction, turnover rates, and employee feedback on workplace culture and policies Skills • 10+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a complex, fast-moving environment • Strong business acumen and experience thinking strategically and executing against company strategy • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to sustained adoption • Experience managing people and proven ability to mentor and develop HR/People professionals • Strong change management and communication skills • A bias toward action and continuous improvement • Experience within an Agency or professional services environment strongly preferred Company Overview • Velir is a full-service Digital Agency that designs and develops enterprise web solutions for experience-driven websites. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.velir.com/.