Director of People and Culture (Revised)

Director of People and Culture (Revised)

Hiring Range : $75,285 - $91,246

This announcement is revised to reflect that this is an on-site position.

This position is eligible for a 5% bilingual differential if the successful candidate meets the Food Share standard on an oral proficiency exam.

This position is Open Until Filled - Applications will be first reviewed on July 8, 2024 and after that as they are received.

For immediate consideration, apply by July 7, 2024!

Summary of Role :

The Director of People and Culture oversees the Food Share's engagement of its most valuable resource - people. The Director of People and Culture develops and implements the Food Share's policies and practices to ensure a productive and satisfied work force which is comprised of three primary groups of people : staff, volunteers, and vocational training participants.

The Director of People & Culture leads the Food Share's cultural practices, guides diversity and inclusion efforts, and oversees human resources.

We want you to join our team if you are :

• A Strategic Thinker. You're a strong conceptual thinker who can easily grasp and navigate a range of concepts, relate them to one another, and translate those concepts into strategies and practical actions.
• Committed to Equity and Inclusion. You understand that inequitable systems create different barriers and outcomes for people based on race, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, immigration status, ability, and many other factors.

You are committed to creating a workplace that recognizes and celebrates diversity and lived experience, and strives for belonging, inclusivity and transparency.

A Flexible Worker. Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to lend a hand or two! You are not afraid to step outside your job description or comfort zone to help the team reach its goals.

You are comfortable with shifting schedules and don't expect every day to go "as planned." You are happy to challenge someone's assumptions and to have your assumptions challenged in return.

Resourceful & Adaptable. You're at ease with ambiguity and rapid change. You possess a positive, can-do attitude, and are adept at identifying creative solutions to obstacles.

You can juggle many important responsibilities at once and you're rigorous about prioritizing.

An Exceptional Communicator. You have the ability to manage challenging conversations and ask the hard questions in a professional and respectful manner.

You can de-escalate tough situations with compassion and a little humor. You have excellent writing skills and can deliver presentations to small and large group in multiple settings.

A Lifelong Learner. You strive to keep current with developments and trends in human resources and volunteer engagement.

Your responsibilities as our Director of People & Culture will include :

• Taking a lead role in developing, implementing, and reporting on the Food Share's equity goals, plans and outcomes.
• Collaborating with the leadership team and managers to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices into the Food Share's work practices and program goals.
• Leading the Food Share's strategies for staff support and development.
• Supporting managers and employees by providing advice, counsel and decisions concerning HR policies, procedures, programs, and issues.
• Leading compensation strategy, responding to wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rates, and administering pay equity program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing competitive benefit plans that align with the Food Share's goals and culture.
• Identifying legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Leading and implementing the Food Share's human resource systems, practice and policies.
• Ensuring employee handbook remains legally compliant and updated with the most recent organizational policies.
• Preparing and monitoring Human Resource budget.
• Guiding management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing and updating policies, procedures, methods and guidelines;

communicating and enforcing organizational values.

Supervising the Volunteer Manager and overseeing and support a comprehensive strategy to recruit, engage, retain, and recognize volunteers.

Ensure the plan advances the organization's strategies to increase engagement and deepen relationships with individuals, new target audiences and affiliated organizations.

• Overseeing and supporting a comprehensive strategy of vocational training participant engagement. Ensuring the plan provides a meaningful work experience that attracts qualified participants and assists participants in gaining relevant professional skills.
• Overseeing the front desk staff and management of the front office.
• Serving on the Leadership Team of the Food Share, along with the President & CEO, VP's and other Directors, helping to guide organizational direction and culture.

About Marion Polk Food Share :

Marion Polk Food Share is the regional food bank serving Marion and Polk Counties. Support from our local community makes it possible for the Food Share to collect and distribute nutritious food for children, adults, and seniors through more than 100 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites, and home-delivered meals, and to carry out programs to address the root causes of hunger.

Our Mission : "to bring people together to end hunger and its root causes."

At the Food Share, our commitment is to :

• Treat all people as our neighbor.
• Listen first and seek to understand.
• Focus on shared goals.
• Celebrate diversity, ensure dignity and act equitably.
• Encourage creativity and be willing to take risks.

Job Conditions :

Work is performed in a variety of office environments and other locations inside and outside of the Food Share, while using a telephone and sitting at a computer screen for extended periods.

May lift, move, and carry objects up to 40 pounds, such as boxes containing materials and other supplies. Will work or travel out of the local area and work outside normal working hours, such as evenings and weekends on occasion.

Occasional overnight travel. Willing to drive personal vehicle for business purposes.

Hybrid work may be available for this position (one or two days a week). All hybrid work assignments begin, end, or change only with supervisory approval.

The Food Share provides essential services to our neighbors in Marion and Polk counties. As a result, all Food Share employees may be asked to report to work during local public health, weather, or other environmental emergencies .

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and physical demand satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

More on Compensation :

The Food Share provides all employees with the following benefits :

• Competitive pay
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Earned vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement contributions

The employee in this regular, full-time position is also eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• Contributions towards Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and dependents
• Employer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance

Requirements

All candidates will need :

• Ability to assess and deliver innovative and customer-oriented HR, volunteer management and vocational training solutions.
• Demonstrated capability in establishing and leading a people and organization strategy to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems and the ability to operate a personal computer in a networked environment.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and a commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work
• Care and concern about food-insecurity in our community and a desire to make a difference.
• Ability to effectively present and speak before small to large groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple, changing priorities, while delivering quality service within narrow time limitations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations.
• Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share's vehicle insurance policy.

The most competitive / strongest candidates will possess a combination of the following background, skills, experience, and knowledge.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.

• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of Human Resources experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Human Resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute or the Society for Human Resource Management.
• Prior experience leading HR departments.
• Proven success in leading the development and implementation of HR strategies.
• Demonstrated experience working on relationships with staff and supervisors and supporting and developing supervisors.
• Prior experience leading diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
• Demonstrated successful management experience including effective development, coaching, and mentoring of employees and teams.

EOE.