Overview

Description: Shape the Workplace. Support the People. Lead the Strategy.We're looking for an experienced, strategic Director of People & Culture to lead our people function and help shape a workplace where team members can do their best work in service of our mission.As a member of the leadership team, this role sets the direction for how we hire, support, develop, and retain our people. It also oversees the systems and compliance that make that possible.The right person combines deep Human Resources expertise with sound judgment, a strategic outlook, and a calm, approachable presence, and is as comfortable advising senior leaders as supporting individual team members.Strategic LeadershipServe as a member of the leadership team, advising the Chief Operating Officer and senior leaders on human resources and people strategy, organizational design, and workforce planningDevelop and lead a people and culture strategy that supports organizational goals and reflects our valuesUse HR data and staff feedback to identify trends, measure impact, and guide decisionsLead organizational change efforts with clear communication and care for staffCulture, Engagement & BelongingChampion a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture across all teams and sitesDesign and lead staff engagement, recognition, retention, and wellbeing initiativesEmbed equity-centered practices across hiring, pay, development, and advancementServe as a trusted resource for staff questions about policies, benefits, leave, and workplace practicesHR Operations & ComplianceOversee HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook, keeping them current, clear, and consistently appliedEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit regulationsServe as the organization's lead administrator for Paylocity, our HRIS and payroll platform, partnering with Paylocity support to keep employee data accurate, secure, and confidential and to make full use of its toolsManage relationships with external HR, legal, payroll, and benefits partnersTalent Acquisition & OnboardingLead recruitment strategy and the full hiring process, from workforce planning through offerPartner with hiring managers on equitable, inclusive recruitment and selection practicesBuild an onboarding experience that helps new employees feel welcomed, informed, and set up for successEmployee Relations & PerformanceCoach and equip supervisors and managers on performance management, feedback, and team leadershipLead employee relations matters, including investigations and resolutions, with discretion and fairnessOwn the performance review and goal-setting process and keep improving itTotal RewardsLead compensation strategy, including salary structures, benchmarking, and pay equity reviewsOversee benefits programs, renewals, and open enrollment, and evaluate offerings for competitiveness and valueLearning & DevelopmentBuild training, professional development, and leadership development programs for staff at all levelsSupport succession planning and internal career pathwaysOther duties as assigned.BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible spending planLife, short-term, and long-term disability insurance401(k) match up to 4%Generous PTO plan 13 paid holidaysEmployee referral programPaid parental and medical leave Requirements: 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management roleStrong knowledge of employment law and HR best practicesDemonstrated ability to advise senior leaders and lead organization-wide initiativesExcellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skillsAbility to handle confidential matters with professionalism and sound judgmentBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organizationHR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar)Experience with Payl