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Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.

Director of People & Culture Location: DC-Washington-20003 Hybrid - US Full / Pa

Dreaming Out Loud, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


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 include health insurance, monthly cell phone allowance, and monthly travel/commuting allowance.

Flexible work from home options available.

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