Senior Vice President

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Human Resources (HR) reports to the Bank’s First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (FVP/COO) and is a member of the Bank’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

This position is responsible for leading the HR function and for developing and executing an HR strategy that positions the Bank to successfully achieve its mission and strategic objectives.

The SVP of HR will lead the transition to a collaborative HR model focusing on fostering open dialogue and trust within the team, empowering leaders to make informed business decisions.

By embracing an advisory and coaching approach, the SVP of HR will engage in meaningful internal conversations and promote a culture of innovation and inclusion.

Additionally, this leader has responsibility for Internal Communications, ensuring alignment between enterprise-wide messaging and the organization’s people strategy.

The successful candidate will bring an adaptive leadership style and extensive experience to a complex organization.

The SVP of HR will oversee the development and integration of HR strategies, policies, practices, services, and initiatives while addressing stakeholder needs through efforts that support both short and long-term workforce planning goals.

This leadership role will also be expected to contribute to advancing System policies and practices, as well as proactively supporting the FVP/COO in identifying and raising relevant
improvement opportunities within the System.

Navigating the complexities of a federated structure, the ideal candidate will align local HR initiatives with broader system expectations while anticipating future talent needs.

They will refine talent growth strategies and evaluation processes to strengthen relationships across the organization.

This individual will encourage constructive disagreement and innovative thinking, all while supporting the Bank's strategic direction, ensuring a cohesive and effective HR function.

The SVP of HR will demonstrate the behaviors and values that define the desired culture, will serve as a trusted colleague and collaborative business partner to drive organizational change, and will be passionate about building a highly engaged and inclusive workforce that drives business success in the Bank.

The role is based in Cleveland, OH.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Mark S.

Meder, First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Direct reports Team of 35 in HR and Internal Communications

Other key relationships:
Board of Governors and staff
Bank’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
Other Federal Reserve System CHROs and leaders
Officers and staff in the Bank and its two branches

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

Organizational Development and Culture

▪ Actively seek out the vital issues of the District and inspire others to commit to the Bank’s mission, vision, goals, and culture.

▪ Promote and actively support an outcomes-based, collaborative, and...