SVP, People and Culture

Description

Location: Denver, CO

At Mission Rock Residential, we believe that where you live matters—and so does the team that makes it feel like home.

We are more than a property management company—we’re a people-first organization that values Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Relationships, Inclusivity, Vision, and Empathy. Our I ARRIVE values guide everything we do, from how we serve our residents to how we support our team members.

We foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse perspectives, empowers growth, and strengthens the communities we serve. When you join Mission Rock, you join a team that’s invested in your success and well-being.

What You’ll Do

As our Head of People & Culture, you will balance a strategic focus on fostering an inclusive, engaging culture with the essential responsibility of ensuring compliance and organizational integrity with employment laws and regulations, talent management, and HR best practices. This role is integral to building a workplace where people thrive while aligning our policies and practices with the highest accountability and operational excellence standards. Reporting to senior leadership, this person will lead our People & Culture team to deliver innovative, people-centered strategies that drive engagement, accountability, and long-term success. 

Your day-to-day may include: 

• Enterprise People Strategy & Workforce Planning
  Set and execute an integrated, forward-looking people strategy (HR, Talent, L&D) aligned to business goals, workforce needs, and long-term growth.
• People Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
  Leverage data, metrics, and insights to inform strategy, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
• Culture & Values Stewardship
  Champion and scale a high-performance, inclusive culture rooted in Mission Rock’s values, equity commitments, and T.R.U.S.T. principles.
• Legal Compliance, Risk & Governance
  Partner closely with legal and executive leadership to ensure all people practices meet evolving regulatory standards; proactively mitigate risk, guide complex team member matters, and ensure policies are clear, current, and effectively implemented.
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand
  Lead end-to-end recruiting strategy, building scalable processes and a compelling employer brand to attract diverse, top-tier talent.
• Talent Development & Succession
  Oversee leadership development, performance management, and succession planning to build a strong, future-ready talent pipeline.
• Learning & Capability Building
  Foster a continuous learning culture by delivering modern, data-informed L&D programs that meet both team member and business needs.
• Team Member Experience & Engagement
  Design and drive programs that enhance engagement, inclusion, and growth—leveraging insights from surveys and lifecycle feedback.
• Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
  Guide competitive, equitable total rewards strategies that balance team member well-being, market positioning, and financial sustainability.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership
  Build scalable HR systems and processes, partner with senior leaders to drive alignment, lead enterprise change initiatives, and mentor a high-performing People team.

 Moderate travel upon request and business needs, up to 15%.

Requirements

What You Bring:

· At least 15 years in HR leadership is required, with a strong background in talent management, organizational development, and HR strategy. 

· Multifamily industry experience is preferred. 

· Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS is required. 

· Proven success in building strong, productive relationships with people and teams across a broad, diverse organization 

· Experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), bringing a high degree of cultural intelligence. 

· History of proven, measurable results for managing growth and aligning human resource processes and tools to support strategic business priorities. 

· Experience leading and building teams and having prior success working with an executive leadership team, specifically within high-growth startups or technology-driven companies. 

· Thorough knowledge and understanding of the administration of Benefits, Leave of Absence, Workers Compensation, Payroll, 401k and other complex HR functions

· Deep expertise in career path development, compensation structure design, benefit program assessment and recommendations, and perks for real estate or multifamily management companies

· Advanced degree in Business, Human Resources, or Organizational Development. 

· Current SPHR or SHRM-CP

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our team the way they take care of our residents. That’s why we offer:

· Bonus opportunity* 

· Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays (with a Floating Holiday and Volunteer Day), accrued sick time, and 15 days (120 hours) of vacation in the first year **

· Housing discount program***

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match 

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA with employer contribution and FSA options 

· Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability coverage 

· Company-paid life insurance 

· Optional ancillary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance 

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Bonus potential opportunity depends on position

**Sick time accrual varies by state. Ask your hiring manager for details.

***Housing discount based on availability and prior ownership group approval

The expected compensation range for this position is $185,000 – $250,000, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Mission Rock Residential is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status.

The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

**The Application deadline is 6/5/2026 if a candidate is not selected by that date later applicants may be considered**