[Remote] VP People Partners

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HealthEquity is a company dedicated to saving and improving lives by empowering healthcare consumers. They are seeking a visionary Vice President of People Business Partners to lead the strategic alignment of people, culture, and business goals, overseeing people relations, workforce transformation, and compliance excellence. Responsibilities • As the VP, People Business Partners, this leader is responsible for designing and executing enterprise-wide people strategies that drive organizational effectiveness and scalable growth • They partner with C-level leaders on critical strategic initiatives, including digital transformation and AI adoption, ensuring the people strategy enables speed, innovation, and accountability across all business units • This role strengthens leadership and management capability globally, driving programs that enhance engagement, performance, and inclusion • By providing data-informed insights on hiring, retention, succession, and talent mobility, the VP acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping to balance culture with long-term business needs • Oversee the Workforce Transformation function, integrating AI, digital enablement, and workforce readiness across the enterprise • Translate enterprise AI priorities into workforce strategies for reskilling, cultural adoption, and ethical implementation • Partner with the CTO, Legal, and Compliance to operationalize the Ethical AI Use Framework and workforce governance models • Define and track transformation KPIs with People Analytics (e.g., readiness, adoption, skills progression, trust index) • Lead cultural enablement efforts to embed 'Human + AI' collaboration behaviors in leadership and team practices • Oversee the People Relations & Compliance function to deliver consistent, fair, and legally compliant teammate experience • Lead the organization’s strategy for respectful workplace relations, investigations, and conflict resolution • Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, I-9, etc.) • Govern company-wide HR policies, SOPs, and people handbooks; ensure consistency and clarity in all People Team standards • Sponsor and support business resource groups that foster inclusion and belonging • Partner with the People Experience Team on programs that build engagement and belonging throughout the teammate journey • Partner with Corporate Communications on internal storytelling during transformation, growth, and system modernization • Lead the Culture and People Policy Committee, ensuring alignment between values, policies, and teammate experience • Reinforce HealthEquity’s 'Remarkable You' culture through empathy-based leadership, recognition, and accountability • Ensure operational discipline and consistency across all People Business Partner activities, including investigations, audits, and compliance • Build and inspire a high-performing People Business Partner leadership team with strong business acumen and consulting capability • Develop frameworks for team effectiveness, performance, and accountability within the People Business Partner function • Model servant leadership, transparency, and enterprise collaboration to strengthen the People Team’s brand and influence Skills • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field • 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5+ years leading People Business Partner, Employee Relations, or Transformation functions • Proven ability to operate as a strategic advisor to senior executives in a complex, matrixed, or public company environment • Deep expertise in organizational design, leadership development, employee relations, and change management • Understanding of AI-driven workforce transformation, digital enablement, and responsible-AI principles • Strong grounding in employment law, compliance governance, and risk mitigation • Data-driven mindset with ability to translate metrics into insight and action • Exceptional communication, influence, and executive presence • Experience leading distributed teams with empathy • Professional certifications such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent strongly preferred Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision • HSA contribution and match • Dependent care FSA match • Paid parental leave • 401(k) match • Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs • Ongoing education & tuition assistance • Gym and fitness reimbursement • Wellness program incentives Company Overview • HealthEquity connects health and wealth by administering Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and other consumer-directed benefits. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Draper, Utah, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job