Director, People And Culture

Title: Director, People and Culture
Reports to: VP of Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $115,106 - $130,208
Location: Remote
Tentative Start Date: As soon as possible
About Race Forward
Race Forward's mission is to catalyze movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial democratic society free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
Since 1981, Race Forward has brought a systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. In 2017 Race Forward united with the Center for Social Inclusion to become the new Race Forward.
Employment at Race Forward is contingent upon a new employee submitting on their start date: (1) proof they are up-to-date on their vaccinations; or (2) an application for an approved exemption as an accommodation due to: (i) a medical reason; (ii) a sincerely held religious belief; or (iii) other exemption recognized by applicable state law. Up-to-date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines. Employees may request an accommodation in good faith without fear of retaliation. Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Race Forward an undue hardship, pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others, or prevent an employee from performing the essential functions of the employee's job. Exemption application forms are available from Human Resources at [email protected].
Position Summary
The Director, People and Culture will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy
Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitating a workplace culture which values learning, high-quality work product, and a diverse environment where all staff experience an inclusive and equitable setting.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Collaborates with leadership to assess and further refine a vision for workplace culture and the firm's human resources needs and policies.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Manages the full-cycle recruitment process from designing the recruitment strategy, sourcing and evaluating candidates while ensuring hiring policies and processes are in place. Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Further developing an effective performance management system and facilitating professional development and learning opportunities, which should leverage the diverse knowledge and experience of our staff.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organizations human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
To perform successfully in this role, incumbent should possess skills identified below:

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• A strategic and positive mindset with a demonstrated passion for managing HR and building a positive work culture.
• You have strong verbal and written communications skills and can work effectively with staff in a professional and supportive manner.
• You have a demonstrated ability and are committed to an equitable and inclusive work environment and have received training in diversity, equity, and inclusion models and anti-oppression work.
• You have experience with and a commitment to working with people from a variety of backgrounds, including different ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds and the LGBTQ+ community.
• You are proactive, self-directed and have experience developing systems and processes that address the strategic needs of the organization.
• Passion for racial justice.
• You have experience managing talent recruitment and retention programs, including strengthening performance management systems and ongoing learning activities.

Qualifications And Experience

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP are highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• At least seven years of human resource management experience is required.

Additional Information

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

How To Apply
External Applicants: To apply for this position, please click the link below. To ensure full consideration, please be sure to include both a cover letter and resume with your application.
https://raceforward.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Race Forward is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Race Forward will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
EEO Statement
Race Forward provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.