Director of Culture, Talent and Engagement
For over 50 years, The Ark has been the only Chicago organization to provide free, comprehensive human services to Chicagoland’s diverse Jewish community. Empowering individuals on their path to self-reliance is the daily goal of our talented, empathetic teams. Financial, employment, medical and emotional challenges can affect anyone. The Ark partners with our Jewish community to help our clients achieve a stronger future.
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Needs increase, and we continue to grow. Because The Ark values our highly professional and dedicated staff, we are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Director of Culture, Talent & Engagement. Reporting to the CEO and working with the senior leadership team, this role will focus on cultivating an inspiring workplace culture, optimizing performance management systems, and spearheading talent development initiatives. The right candidate will be integral in shaping our organizational success by ensuring every team member feels valued and supported. This new leadership opportunity requires collaboration with team leaders across the agency, a strategic and tactical approach, and experience in human resource management, employee engagement and talent development.
Primary Function :
- Provide strategic leadership with human resource expertise to ensure The Ark has the right people, systems and processes to meet its goals and fulfill its mission
- Create and execute strategies for recruitment, retention, performance management, employee recognition, professional development, and employee engagement
- Drive organizational change through collaboration and innovation
Responsibilities :
Recruitment, Retention and Performance Management (35%)
Oversee outreach and recruitment efforts to build the optimal team for achieving The Ark’s missionManage / support the onboarding experience for new staff to understand and respect The Ark’s culture and the organization’s prioritiesDesign / implement a transparent, fair, and growth-oriented performance management systemCoach managers and leaders on providing ongoing effective feedback, goal setting and assessing progress, and identifying career advancement opportunitiesEnsure alignment across the organization between individual performance, team goals, strategic priorities and organizational objectivesTalent & Culture Development (35%)
Build / oversee advancement opportunities, including leadership development and skill developmentIdentify / address organizational learning and professional development opportunities for managers and all staffBuild frameworks for identifying and nurturing high-potential talentLead efforts to define, enhance, and embed The Ark’s core values and culture across the organizationEmployee Engagement (15%)
Enhance and oversee internal communications to keep staff informed, engaged and connectedOversee employee engagement surveys, pulse surveys, focus groups and other feedback channelsEngage staff and partner with leadership to create initiatives promoting employee engagement, well-being, and belongingTurn employee feedback into action plans and continuously report on progress to leadership and staffStrategic Leadership (10%)
Leverage data and analytics to assess the impact of talent initiatives and drive continuous improvementStay abreast of industry best practices and trends, implementing innovative approaches to talent managementOther Duties (5%)
Qualifications & Skills :
Experience in talent management, organizational development or human resource leadership rolesBachelor’s degree preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Non-Profit Administration; Master’s degree preferred7-10 years of progressive experience in building and sustaining organizational culture, performance management systems and talent development strategiesExcellent leadership, communication and relationship building skillsAction-oriented, entrepreneurial, and motivational styleDemonstrated commitment to uphold confidentiality and ability to build trusting partnerships with staffHighly proficient in technology, including Microsoft Office, presentation tools and multi-media optionsStrong written / verbal communication with dynamic public speaking skillsKnowledge and sensitivity to support and work within the cultural context of the Jewish communitySalary & Comprehensive Benefits Overview :
Excellent comprehensive benefits package, with significant sponsorship by The ArkGenerous PTO policy that includes vacation and sick timeMedical & Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision Coverage; Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsEmployer paid Life / AD&D Insurance, Short-term Disability and Long-term DisabilityOptional additional employee and dependent basic term life / AD&D insurance
Employer 403(b) retirement plan with employer matchEmployee Assistance ProgramFederal and all Jewish Holidays observedTo apply : Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@arkchicago.org with Director of Culture, Talent & Engagement as the subject. The Ark is an equal-opportunity employer.
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