Vice President Human Resources - Financial Services

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions · Des Moines, Iowa

FULL TIME

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Vice President, Human Resources to join a global corporation in the financial services sector. This position is office based 5 days per week located in the Des Moines, IA area.

The Vice President of Human Resources will play a central role in shaping the organization’s growth by aligning workforce strategy with innovation, product development, and long-term scalability. This position requires someone who can translate business objectives into practical, measurable people initiatives while fostering a culture that attracts and retains high-performing professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Create and implement a people strategy that supports scaling engineering, architecture, and product teams in a competitive talent market.

Advise executive and technical leadership on organizational structure, role clarity, and capability building as the company grows.

Build leadership pipelines within technical functions, ensuring depth of expertise and continuity in critical roles.

Develop retention programs tailored to highly skilled professionals whose expectations around flexibility, growth, and impact differ from traditional workforces.

Oversee recruitment strategies designed to attract top-tier technical talent in complex and niche skill areas.

Introduce advanced people analytics and intelligent HR systems to improve hiring accuracy, workforce forecasting, and performance insights.

Guide leaders through periods of change related to new technologies, evolving product strategies, or organizational expansion.

Establish performance and feedback systems that resonate within engineering and product environments.

Partner with finance and executive teams on headcount planning, compensation strategy, and benefits design aligned with market realities.

Ensure sound employee relations practices and full compliance with employment regulations while maintaining credibility with both leadership and staff.

Key Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.

Experience working in financial services sector is required.

Demonstrated success scaling teams during periods of growth, transformation, or digital evolution.

Strong background in organizational effectiveness, workforce modeling, and leadership development.

Experience leveraging HR systems, automation tools, and data insights to drive strategic decisions.

Ability to operate as a credible advisor to senior executives.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across highly analytical and results-oriented teams.

Company	Alchemy Global Talent Solutions
Location	Des Moines, Iowa
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Managers

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Vice President Human Resources - Financial Services

Job Description

Ensure sound employee relations practices and full compliance with employment regulations while maintaining credibility with both leadership and staff.

Key Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.

Experience working in financial services sector is required.

Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Explore 1M+ Live Opportunities.

Vice President Human Resources - Financial Services

Job Description

Ensure sound employee relations practices and full compliance with employment regulations while maintaining credibility with both leadership and staff.Key Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.

Experience working in financial services sector is required.

Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Ensure sound employee relations practices and full compliance with employment regulations while maintaining credibility with both leadership and staff.

Key Requirements