Vice President Operations

The Humane League

The Humane League

Operations

United States

USD 161,242-196,466 / year

Posted on Apr 23, 2026

WHO WE ARE

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit working to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Please visit our website for the full job description.

At THL, our unwavering commitment to ending the abuse of animals raised for food is powered by an exceptional team and robust operational foundations. We are seeking a visionary Vice President of Operations to provide comprehensive leadership across our People, Finance, IT, and Administration functions. This critical role ensures that our internal systems, processes, and procedures are lean, nimble, cost-effective, and deeply aligned with our mission, directly driving our global impact.

This is a full-time, remote position, based in the United States, United Kingdom, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Canada, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia, Senegal, or Sierra Leone.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Strategic Operations Leadership
  • People & Culture
  • Finance
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Administration & Operations

Please visit our website for details about the essential functions

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Leadership and Management: Extensive progressive experience in values-driven operations roles, complemented by a proven track record of people management experience, including significant experience at an organization with a globally distributed workforce. Proven ability to inspire staff and cultivate a culture of inclusion and accountability. Excels at building high-performing teams through effective recruitment, coaching, and empowerment.
  • Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates advanced strategic thinking by developing and implementing transformative HR and operations strategies that drive organizational success and align with broader organizational goals, vision, and culture.
  • Verbal and Written Communication: Articulates the vision and goals of the Operations department, ensuring clear communication of strategic priorities to all levels of the organization and fostering a culture of open dialogue and feedback. Adept at writing HR policies, including procedures for hiring and workplace complaints. Able to communicate changes and navigate complex topics with sensitivity, providing appropriate context and maintaining confidentiality when necessary.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Leads organizational culture initiatives and addresses executive-level interpersonal challenges. Leads by example, promoting empathy as a fundamental component of organizational relationships and partnerships through deep listening skills and the ability to connect across differences.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Excels in addressing challenges through cross-functional collaboration and strategic thinking. Able to identify the root of issues and effectively resolve conflicts, ensuring solutions align with organizational values and goals. Able to embrace a mindset of nimbleness and flexibility when it comes to systems, processes, and procedures that may be hindering our ability to achieve our mission.
  • Data Analysis: Oversees high-level data analysis efforts, capitalizing on data-driven insights to drive strategic decisions and improve employee experiences.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Leads initiatives that enhance collaboration at the senior level, forming and maintaining strategic alliances and partnerships. Drives collaborative efforts to achieve organizational objectives and enhance overall performance, with expert skills in fostering mutual understanding and trust within the organization.
  • Adaptability, Initiative, and Proactivity: Drives organizational adaptation and fosters innovation, leading the organization through changes and ambiguity using creative strategies. Sets standards for proactive leadership while inspiring and motivating business units to take on a proactive mindset.
  • Executive Presence: Leads initiatives to enhance the executive-level image of the organization. Conveys authority and engages effectively with stakeholders, inspiring confidence through leadership and presence in high-profile interactions.

PREFERRED SKILLS

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For priority consideration, please submit your application by January 27th, 2026 at 11:59 pm US Eastern Time. After this date, we will begin advancing candidates through the hiring process and may close the role. Please submit applications and all supporting documents in English.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual compensation range for this role is:

  • $161,242–$196,466 for candidates based in the United States
  • £94,903 - £115,636 for candidates based in the United Kingdom
  • €70,860 - €86,339 for candidates based in Portugal
  • €114,627 - €139,667 for candidates based in Ireland
  • €109,990 - €134,017 for candidates based in Austria
  • 2,144,302Kč - 2,620,814Kč for candidates based in Czechia
  • kr.847,680 - kr.1,032,860 for candidates based in Denmark
  • Ft2,291,517 - Ft2,792,128 for candidates based in Hungary
  • €70,690 - €106,030 for candidates based in Italy
  • €112,614 - €137,215 for candidates based in the Netherlands
  • kr1,088,178 - kr1,325,892 for candidates based in Norway
  • zł315,729 - zł384,700 for candidates based in Poland
  • kr811,036 - kr988,208 for candidates based in Sweden
  • $171,028 -$208,390 for candidates based in Canada
  • $118,166 - $143,980 for candidates based in Ecuador
  • S/.369,136 - S/.449,776 for candidates based in Peru
  • $130,298,614 - $158,763,680 for candidates based in Argentina
  • R$439,731 - R$535,792 for candidates based in Brazil
  • CLP $97,639,801 - CLP $118,969,884 for candidates based in Chile
  • COP $332,650,731 - COP $405,320,201 for candidates based in Colombia

Please visit our website for more information about our compensation policy, benefits, equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodations, AI policy, hiring timeline, and information about our communications during the hiring process.