Director of People & Culture

Our client, Shelter House, is hiring for a Director of People & Culture!

Bring your passion for people, culture, and purpose to a nonprofit that’s making a powerful impact in the fight against homelessness and domestic violence.

About Shelter House :

• Shelter House was founded in 1981 as a grassroots response to homelessness in Fairfax County.
• Today, we’re a mission-driven nonprofit with over 100 employees working to prevent and end homelessness and domestic violence.
• Our culture is built on the values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.) , and we take pride in the difference we make in the lives of nearly 2,000 individuals each year.
• About the Role As the Director of People & Culture, you’ll be a strategic partner to Shelter House’s leadership team.
• You’ll guide people practices that align with our mission and values, while leading a broad scope of HR functions, from compliance and benefits to talent development and culture-building.
• This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to shape how we support and grow our people.
• Who You Are You’re drawn to mission-driven work and bring both heart and strategy to your HR practice.
• You thrive in environments where policies meet people, and you’re comfortable navigating complexity with empathy and clarity.
• You build relationships easily, communicate thoughtfully, and enjoy partnering with leaders to create a workplace that’s inclusive, supportive, and resilient.
• How You Will Contribute Strategy & Leadership Advise the CEO and senior leaders on people strategy, organizational design, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Operations & Compliance Lead the People & Culture team in managing employee relations, performance reviews, payroll, benefits, and HR compliance.
• Talent Management & Development Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, internal mobility, succession planning, and training initiatives.
• Culture & Engagement Champion a people-first culture by enhancing employee engagement, wellness, and connection across the organization.
• Qualifications 7+ years of broad HR experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory role Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excellent communication and listening skills High integrity and discretion with sensitive information Collaborative, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented Physical Requirements Annual TB test required Ability to sit or stand for long periods Ability to lift 10–20 pounds Salary Range The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000 - $115,000.

Benefits Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with 4% employer match 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and your birthday off Two semi-annual team-building events Location Fairfax, VA (Hybrid On Site / Off Site Schedule) Equal Employment Opportunity :

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy :