Director/VP, Head of People

Salary Range: $140-$190k + annual bonus eligible

Location: Washington, D.C. or NYC 

Our in-office team comes together to collaborate in our Dupont Circle offices Tuesday through Thursday and works from home Monday and Friday.

About Us:  

Inspiration Mobility is the first Electrification AcceleratorTM - a company wholly committed to accelerating the electrification of transportation in North America to deliver rapid, cost-effective decarbonization. Inspiration provides tailored solutions that enable our customers and partners to achieve their business and sustainability goals as quickly as possible, with minimal risk. With the only EV-first Fleet Management Company (eFMCTM) and a turnkey developer of high-speed, commercial-grade charging infrastructure, Inspiration is your one partner to simplify fleet electrification - delivering best-in-class EV procurement and leasing, EV-first fleet management services, and comprehensive charging solutions. 

To Learn More:  

Listen to THIS podcast with our CEO, Josh Green, and Molly Wood, which does a great job explaining where our business is today and how our mission advances the EV revolution. 

 We’re proud to have been recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in the large business category by the Washington Business Journal, and that 100% of our Glassdoor reviews approve of how our CEO, Josh Green, leads our team. 

Your Mission: 

You will serve as a trusted partner to the executive team, championing the design and implementation of people-focused strategies that drive organizational performance and employee satisfaction. You will be focusing on enhancing our workplace culture, improving employee engagement, and establishing scalable HR practices to support our rapid growth. By leveraging your expertise in HR operations, organizational development, and compliance, you will shape our talent strategy and contribute to a workplace where every team member can excel. 

You will report to Christy Freer, our General Counsel.

The Legacy You’ll Leave: 

As a result of your time in this role, you will have built a robust, scalable HR infrastructure that not only supports but accelerates our growth, enabling Inspiration to thrive in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You will have successfully facilitated a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered to achieve their best work. You will have worked closely with our legal team to ensure that current policies and practices are in line with legal requirements and best support our employees and company overall. Additionally, your leadership will have significantly enhanced talent retention, professional development pathways, and succession planning frameworks, ensuring that our workforce is positioned for long-term success. 

The added bonus? Your efforts in electrifying fleets have made a substantial impact on combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, paving the way for a decarbonized planet for future generations to enjoy. 

What You're Responsible For:

• Oversee compensation strategies, including salary benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and benefits optimization and administration. 
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational structure to ensure scalability and flexibility. 
• Collaborate with the executive team to create and execute strategic HR initiatives that align with the company’s mission and goals. 
• Establish and refine HR policies, working with legal and our PEO to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws. 
• Champion change management efforts to support organizational transitions and new initiatives. 
• Build and manage training programs to enhance leadership skills, professional development, and career growth. 
• Serve as a culture steward, driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement and inclusion. 

Who You Are:

• You have 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity within smaller/hyper-growth environments. 
• You have experience in HR strategy, organizational design, training & development, and employee engagement & retention. 
• You demonstrate a proven ability to lead and execute HR initiatives in dynamic, fast-paced, hyper-growth environments. 
• You have a working knowledge of state-by-state employment legal issues and HR best practices. 
• You are an effective collaborator who can work well with the members of our People Team, leadership team, and entire organization to accomplish goals. 
• You possess a data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze HR metrics and present actionable recommendations. 
• You have exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience influencing senior leaders. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred but not required. 

Our Core Values: 

Inspiration’s culture is based on a shared respect for our core values described HERE. Fit with these values is a critical component of our hiring process, and employees are expected to demonstrate these behaviors in their interactions with colleagues, customers, and all stakeholders. An assessment of how each employee has exhibited our values is an important part of our performance review process.

Our Commitment To You: 

Inspiration is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to DEIB initiatives and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.