What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of People & Culture position at DREAMING OUT LOUD INC?
Job Title: Director, People and Culture
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Work Location: On-site at various locations throughout DC
Supervisory Responsibilities: HR Generalist
POSITION SUMMARY: The ideal candidate will have experience in Human Resources leadership to aid our team in all areas of the employee lifecycle including, but not limited to: Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Performance Reviews, Training & Professional Development, Teambuilding, Workplace Safety, Employee Relations & Engagement, Policies & Procedures, Compliance, and more. The People & Culture Manager will work with staff across the organization, at all levels, and collaborate closely with an external HR Consulting Firm.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and other organizational leaders to develop People & Culture strategy; identify key priorities and develop work plans for short- and long-term.
- Develop organization’s Annual HR Calendar that includes key recurring HR events such as benefits open enrollment.
- Lead annual compliance trainings for all staff (e.g., sexual harassment, OSHA, etc.).
- Lead talent acquisition, onboarding and other key organizational HR processes.
- Support bi-weekly payroll and benefits processing
- Develop grievance and escalation processes; respond quickly to HR emergencies and support crisis response.
- Build new People & Culture processes and procedures for the organization (e.g., performance review cycle, etc.).
- Develop comprehensive Employee Engagement & Appreciation. program/model that aims to increase employee retention and engagement
- Oversee responsibilities and work plans of external HR and Finance/Accounting consultants.
- Create and provide training to staff on new HR policies, processes and procedures.
- Enhance the current electronic personnel filing system to optimize organization, access and ensure confidentiality.
- Continually refresh knowledge of local and federal HR laws that the organization needs to adhere to; maintain commitment to professional development.
- Develop and manage relationships with HR professionals in DC’s food community to share knowledge of best HR and equity practices.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- At least 5 years of relevant HR leadership experience in a similar organization (non-profit or food-related organization).
- SHRM-CP or related certification is a plus, but not required.
- Commitment to the advancement of marginalized communities in the District.
- Experience developing and implementing new HR systems and processes based on staff feedback and organization’s unique needs
- Experience leading organizational change and gaining buy-in from staff.
- Loves working with people across an organization at all levels to create a cohesive, welcoming, inclusive workplace.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including editing and proofreading.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills to enable balancing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and maintain a demeanor of a team player in a very fluid environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
COMPENSATION: The annual salary range is $90,000 - $105,000 based on experience and qualifications. Benefits included (health insurance, monthly cell phone allowance, monthly travel/commuting allowance).
Flexible work from home options available.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000
