Join the People Helping People

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

• Lead the strategy, governance, and execution of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and inclusion-focused initiatives across the organization.
• Partner with senior leaders and executives to align employee experience strategies with business and client outcomes.
• Support and assist in evolving employee recognition and engagement programs to strengthen culture and organizational connection.
• Serve as a strategic consultant to leaders regarding employee engagement, culture, inclusion, and organizational effectiveness.
• Design and implement employee experience initiatives across engagement, recognition, communication, and culture.
• Facilitate workshops, leadership discussions, listening sessions, and engagement interventions.
• Use employee feedback, engagement insights, and organizational data to identify opportunities and recommend actionable solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with identified key stakeholder such as HR, Internal Communications, Organizational Development, and business leaders to execute initiatives successfully.
• Deliver presentations and strategic recommendations to leaders and stakeholders with professionalism and clarity across all levels.
• Manage projects and programs from planning through execution while maintaining alignment, timelines, and outcomes.
• Apply organizational development and systems-thinking approaches to identify gaps and improve employee experience strategies.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices related to employee engagement, Belonging, recognition, and organizational culture.
• Ability to travel 15%-20%.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education

  Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in employee experience, organizational development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement, or related and inter-related disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in driving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Business Resource Group (BRG) initiatives through formal leadership and/or strategic influence roles.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong strategic consulting and advisory skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and executives.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and program management capabilities to successfully lead initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Deep understanding of employee engagement, DEI, BRG governance, and organizational culture best practices.
• Working knowledge of change management principles with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal change management experts.
• Familiarity with organizational design concepts and organizational development approaches.
• Ability to translate employee feedback, engagement data, and business insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
• Proven ability to influence and consult with senior leaders and executives on culture, engagement, inclusion, and organizational effectiveness priorities.
• Experience identifying organizational gaps, creating strategic solutions, and aligning employee experience initiatives to future business needs.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience with employee engagement methodologies such as Gallup, CliftonStrengths, engagement surveys, or related tools preferred.

  

About Velera

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.

Pay Equity

$84,900.00 - $108,200.00

Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.  For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.

This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.