Vice President of People
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Carmel, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and people programs.
- 5+ years of HR leadership experience leading teams and strategic initiatives.
- Experience supporting a growing, multi-location organization; experience with mergers, acquisitions, or integrations strongly preferred.
- Insurance, financial services, or professional services industry experience preferred.
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of multi-state employment law, compensation, and benefits practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Full description
Location: Carmel, Indiana (Headquarters)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
ABOUT WALKERHUGHES INSURANCE
WalkerHughes Insurance is a founder-led independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, serving individuals, families, farmers, and businesses across Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio. We believe insurance is about protecting what matters most, and we invest in exceptional people who are passionate about building relationships, serving clients, and driving growth.
We are changing the story of the traditional insurance experience, and it starts with our people. WalkerHughes exists to put people first in the insurance industry, and that applies to both our employees and our clients. By valuing our people, we instill the philosophy and expectation that our people will value others.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President of People is responsible for leading the people strategy for WalkerHughes Insurance as the organization continues to grow across the Midwest. This role is accountable for employee engagement, performance and development, total rewards, HR operations, and compliance, partners closely with Recruitment on hiring and workforce planning, and serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPeople Strategy & Executive Leadership
- Develop and execute a people strategy that supports WalkerHughes’ growth goals, culture, and “Putting People First” philosophy.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership capability, and people-related risks.
- Lead, coach, and develop the HR and Employee Engagement teams.
- Set clear people goals and KPIs, including retention, engagement, time-to-hire, and development, and report results, trends, and risks to the CEO.
- Partner with Finance on headcount planning, compensation budgets, and benefits costs.
Recruitment Partnership & Workforce Planning
- Partner with Recruitment to align hiring strategy for producers, advisors, account managers, service teams, and leadership roles with WalkerHughes’ growth plans across all locations.
- Partner with Recruitment to establish consistent job descriptions, interview processes, and hiring standards that reflect the WalkerHughes story and service culture.
- Partner with Recruitment and Marketing to strengthen the WalkerHughes employer brand across the website, job postings, social media, and local communities.
- Partner with leaders and Recruitment to forecast staffing and capacity needs and build talent pipelines ahead of growth.