"Alerted.org

Why Join Us

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is one of the nation's largest publicly owned electric utilities, serving more than 855,000 people across 13 counties in Nebraska. Joining OPPD means joining a mission-driven organization where your work directly benefits our customers, our communities, and the future of energy in Nebraska. We are guided by strong values, a commitment to innovation, and an unwavering focus on public service.

Joining OPPD means joining a mission-driven organization where your work directly benefits our customers, our communities, and the future of energy in Nebraska. We are guided by strong values, a commitment to innovation, and an unwavering focus on public service.

Learn more about OPPD's Leadership Team, Strategic Direction, and Board Governance: https://oppd.com/about/leadership/

The Opportunity

OPPD is seeking a visionary Vice President of Human Capital to lead enterprise-wide human capital strategy and shape the future of our workforce. This executive role partners with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership to build an inclusive, people-first culture that drives operational excellence and positions OPPD for sustained success.

The Vice President of Human Capital will be a trusted advisor, strategic thought partner, and enterprise leader, responsible for shaping OPPD's human capital vision, driving workforce strategy, and fostering an inclusive, highly engaged culture. This role will lead talent initiatives, anticipate future workforce needs, and build strong relationships across the organization to ensure operational excellence and organizational resilience.

What You'll Do

+ Provide Executive Leadership: Partner with the CEO, Executive Team, and Board to shape OPPD' s human capital vision and workforce strategy.

+ Drive Talent Strategy: Align workforce planning, recruitment, succession, and development programs with enterprise goals to ensure organizational capability and resilience.

+ Champion Culture & Engagement: Shape an inclusive, high-performance culture that reflects OPPD's values and supports operational excellence.

+ Ensure Compliance & Ethics: Oversee labor relations, ethics reporting, and adherence to regulatory and corporate standards.

+ Innovate & Transform: Anticipate workforce trends and leverage technology and data-driven insights to modernize HR practices and enhance competitiveness.

+ Champion Innovation: Lead continuous improvement of human capital strategies programs, and processes driving efficiency, employee engagement and organizational value across the enterprise.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Desire in a Candidate

We seek a visionary, strategic leader who is passionate about shaping the future of work and building an inclusive, high-performing culture.

+ Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

+ Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.

+ Experience: Progressive leadership experience, ideally 7 -10 years, with a focus on HR or related leadership roles.

+ Comprehensive understanding of energy sector value chain and stakeholder engagement.

+ Values-driven leadership aligned with OPPD's mission and public service ethos.

+ Expertise in workforce planning, total rewards, labor relations, and organizational development.

+ Commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

+ Demonstrated success driving operational excellence and accountability in large organizations.

+ Strong financial acumen: ability to manage budgets, analyze workforce cost, and partner with CFO on fiscal accountability.

+ Forward-thinking approach to anticipate skills needed for automation and AI-driven environments.

+ Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

The Impact You'll Have

Your leadership will position OPPD as an employer of choice, strengthen organizational resilience, and drive a culture of inclusion and operational excellence. In this role, you will influence decisions at the highest level, shaping the workforce that powers Nebraska's energy future and leaving a lasting impact on our employees, customers, and communities.

Why Omaha?

Omaha consistently ranks as one of America's best cities for families and professionals offering a vibrant arts scene, nationally recognized schools, affordable cost of living, and a welcoming Midwestern community.

Closing Statement

Salary Range : $316,190 to $375,500

At Omaha Public Power District , we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are wherever you are and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

Org Marketing Statement

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 02/15/2026

Recruiter: Patique Collins - [email protected] #LI-PC

**PLEASE NOTE** - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.