Vice President, People

Company: Southern Hobby Distribution

Collectivus Holdings is a dynamic business group encompassing brands many of the most prestigious brands in the Collecting, Trading Card Game, and Hobby industries. With a century’s worth of collective experience in driving product and service innovation, high-end quality standards, and elevated customer experience, Collectivus brands are among the most recognized and loved throughout the world by the communities they serve.?
Website: https://www.collectivusholdings.com
Locations: Nashville – Plano – Aarhus – Lisbon – Worldwide?
Job Title: VP, People
Reporting Line: EVP, People
We are seeking a VP, People to design and lead a comprehensive global talent strategy that strengthens leadership capability, accelerates employee development, and builds organizational readiness for future growth. This newly created role will establish and scale enterprise-wide talent programs spanning performance management, succession planning, leadership development, talent reviews, and learning & development.
The VP will partner closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to ensure talent strategies align with organizational priorities, workforce planning needs, and long-term growth objectives. This role combines strategic design with hands-on execution and will play a critical role in building a consistent global approach to developing and retaining top talent.
Key Responsibilities
Global Talent Management Strategy
Develop and execute a global talent management strategy aligned with organizational goals and workforce planning priorities
Establish scalable frameworks for performance, development, and leadership readiness across jurisdictions and business units
Partner with People colleagues and business leadership to align talent initiatives with organizational growth, succession risk, and capability needs
Drive consistency in talent practices while allowing flexibility for regional and business-specific requirements
Performance Management & Talent Reviews
Lead the design and execution of global performance management programs, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and continuous feedback practices
Evolve performance processes to support a high-performance, growth-oriented culture
Design and facilitate global talent review and 9-box calibration processes to assess performance and potential
Provide leaders with tools and guidance to support meaningful performance conversations and development planning
Succession Planning & High-Potential Programs
Design and oversee enterprise succession planning frameworks for critical roles and leadership pipelines
Partner with the team to identify and develop high-potential talent globally
Build structured development pathways to strengthen internal mobility and leadership readiness
Learning & Development Strategy
Establish and lead the organization’s global learning and development strategy
Design programs spanning onboarding, leadership development, manager effectiveness, and professional skills training
Drive a continuous learning culture through blended learning approaches, including digital learning platforms, in-person workshops, coaching, and mentorship programs
Leadership & Organizational Development
Support organizational transformation and change initiatives through targeted development solutions
Align development initiatives with culture and leadership expectations
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
Define and track key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of talent and learning programs (e.g., engagement, retention, promotion readiness, leadership pipeline strength, learning outcomes)
Utilize data and insights to continuously refine talent strategies and programs
Build reporting frameworks that provide leadership visibility into organizational capability and talent health
Qualifications
Required
6+ years of experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or related HR leadership roles
Demonstrated experience designing and leading global talent or leadership development programs
Experience managing performance management and talent review processes at scale
Strong facilitation and executive stakeholder partnership skills
Ability to translate business strategy into practical talent and development solutions
Experience working in complex, multi-entity or global organizations
Preferred
Experience supporting high-growth or transformation environments
Background in leadership assessment frameworks (e.g., 9-box, competency models, behavioral assessments)
Experience implementing or optimizing learning technologies and digital learning platforms
Experience supporting succession planning for senior leadership populations
Core Competencies
Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
Leadership development and organizational effectiveness expertise
Data-driven decision making
Influencing and executive partnership skills
Change management and organizational design awareness
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
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