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Director, People & Culture

Freedom Together Foundation
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

ABOUT US :

The JPB Foundation is now the Freedom Together Foundation. Freedom Together Foundation's (FTF) mission is to support people who have been denied power to build it, so they can change unjust systems and create a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. We are dedicated to long-lasting, systemic change. That means we commit to our partners for the long haul, trusting in the strength and vision of the organizations we support to address some of our country's most entrenched problems. Over the last 10 years, FTF has grown to be one of the largest US foundations, awarding over $300 million in grants each year.

THE POSITION

The Director of People and Culture is a critical addition to our newly developing People & Culture ("P&C") domain, which serves to build a mission-aligned organizational culture that fosters our values of strategic rigor, high performance, equity, creativity and learning, collaboration, compassion and humility, and joy. As a vital member of the P&C team and thought partner to the VP of People & Culture, the Director will be part of the creation and implementation of robust strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent while cultivating an equitable and thriving work environment. This position will be primarily responsible for managing our talent acquisition and development systems, providing oversight for all HR functions (working closely with the Senior HR Generalist), and helping develop and lead initiatives related to performance management and employee engagement.

Reporting to the VP of People & Culture, this position supervises the Senior HR Generalist and manages consultants as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight of HR Policies and Systems

  • Ensure that all HR policies are up-to-date, meet legal requirements, and

reflect our organizational values.

  • Oversee the implementation and ongoing improvement of our HR
  • information systems, ensuring they're accurate, easy to use, and

    support data-driven decision-making.

    Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

  • Lead and implement recruitment strategies that attract and retain
  • talented individuals who align with the foundation's mission and values.

  • Design and implement an effective onboarding experience, ensuring
  • that new employees are welcomed and integrated into the

    organization's culture, goals, and practices.

    Project Management

    Working closely with the VP of People & Culture, help shape new initiatives,

    improve existing ones, and manage their implementation, including in areas

    like :

    Staff Development & Growth

  • Activities that support continuous learning and skill
  • enhancement across the organization, including leadership

    development

  • Professional development program
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

  • Initiatives that promote a workplace where individuals from all
  • backgrounds can thrive

  • Assessment and refinement of practices, ensuring that equity and
  • inclusion are deeply embedded in the organization's culture,

    policies, and practices

    Cultural Stewardship & Employee Engagement

  • Initiatives that shape, communicate, and reinforce a strong
  • organizational culture that aligns with the foundation's mission,

    vision, and values

  • Initiatives that build a positive, engaging workplace, including
  • organizing employee engagement activities and conducting

    regular feedback loops

    Performance Management & Employee Relations

  • Performance management processes, ensuring they are
  • structured to encourage accountability, provide actionable

    feedback, and support professional growth

  • Support of managers to address employee relations issues and
  • foster a respectful, collaborative environment that aligns with the

    foundation's values

    Compensation & Benefits Management

  • Design and administration of competitive compensation and
  • benefits packages that align with organizational priorities and

    budget constraints.

    Qualifications

    With a preference for experience in a social justice context, we are open to

    candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are passionate about building

    inclusive, equitable, and high-performing organizations. Above all, we seek a

    highly-competent, mission-driven generalist with a deep understanding of

    and enthusiasm for supporting organizational culture and fostering building

    an organization that can deliver on a mission as ambitious as ours. Substantial

    familiarity with HR policies and systems is important, whether through prior

    direct work in HR or oversight of an HR function, as is prior management

    experience. We are open to leaders who bring demonstrated expertise in

    related fields, along with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and

    organizational excellence.

  • Commitment to FTF's mission
  • Minimum 8-10 years experience in HR, or a related function, ideally
  • within a social justice nonprofit or mission-driven environments

  • Minimum 3 years managing a team, and supervisory experience of at
  • least one full-time employee for 2 consecutive years

  • Ability to develop and implement strategies for talent acquisition,
  • performance management, and employee engagement

  • Sharp instincts and judgment, grounded in experience, about how to
  • prioritize among competing talent-related initiatives and when to

    pursue alternative tactics over "textbook" practices

  • High level of emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills, with
  • the ability to build trusting relationships, manage complex issues, and

    support an inclusive workplace culture

  • Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving
  • abilities

  • Excellent skills with 'managing up' and coordination of multiple
  • stakeholders

  • Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated success in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • within an organization

  • Great sense of humor
  • SALARY & BENEFITS

    This is a full time, exempt position. FTF deeply values fair and equitable wages

    that enables people to thrive. The salary range for this position is

    220,000-$240,000. FTF offers an extensive and generous benefits package

    including health insurance (with 100% of the premiums paid for employees,

    spouses, domestic partners, and qualified family members), paid time off

    including the last week of the year), 401(k) retirement plan with 12% employer

    contribution, and access to an inclusive family building reimbursement plan.

    FTF provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development and the

    ability to recommend an annual grant to the nonprofit of your choice.

    WORKING WITH FTF

    We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive

    culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived

    experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color,

    persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ individuals. The FT

    Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in

    employment based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical

    disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or

    gender identity, age or sexual orientation.

    The FT Foundation is based in Manhattan, NY and operates on a hybrid

    schedule. Staff work from the office 3 days weekly, with the flexibility to work

    remotely two days weekly.

    Application Instructions

    To apply for the Director of People and Culture position, please complete your

    application using this LINK.

    Required Application Materials :

    1. Resume detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments.

    2. Cover Letter explaining your interest in this role, alignment with The

    FT Foundation's mission, and how your background makes you a

    strong candidate for this position.

    For questions regarding the position or application process, please get in

    touch with Jamal Sekou at jamal@thejobplugs.com.

    Application Deadline : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until

    the position is filled, so early submissions are encouraged.

    Thank you for your interest in joining FTF's efforts to create a

    more equitable and inclusive society. We look forward to reviewing your

    application.

    The targeted starting salary range for this position listed below is based on experience :

    Position pay range

    220,000-$240,000 USD

    Salary : $220,000 - $240,000

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