CASA INC
Director of People and Culture
CASA INC, York, Alabama, United States, 36925
CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS:
CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working-class, Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities. Our vision is rooted in the collective power of our community; our inclusive, permanent, member-led movement radically transforms communities and systems to ensure the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members are fully met as we strive for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity with others across the world. CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common mission and vision in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Director of People and Culture (DPC) who will be responsible for transforming our Human Resources department into the People and Culture department, to enhance employee engagement, promote inclusivity, and strengthen our organizational resilience.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing progressive human resource strategies in fast-growing environments; and can combine strategic planning with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to social justice.
In this key role, the DPC will work closely with the team to build a united and empowered workforce that aligns with CASA's mission. They will ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards through effective HR policies. The DPC will oversee talent acquisition, employee development, conflict resolution, Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (RJEI) initiatives, and cultural programs to support our staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, COMPETENCIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Strategic Vision and Leadership:
Direct all aspects of a typical human resources department with a focus on people.
Lead and monitor ongoing progress of Objective Key Results (OKRs), at all levels, aligning with organizational strategies.
Align people and culture strategies with organizational goals and anticipate future talent needs.
Manage organizational change and drive cultural transformation in alignment with strategic objectives.
Collaborate across teams, and with the leadership team to align people and cultural strategies with broader organizational goals and objectives.
Leverage data analytics to inform decision-making, measure the effectiveness of initiatives with the ability to provide insightful recommendations to the leadership team to support decision-making at the highest level.
Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion:
A passion for CASA's mission and values, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice through organizing, advocacy, and programs & services.
Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (RJEI): A deep commitment to advancing racial justice, equity, and inclusion in all facets of our work. Collaborating with our leadership team to ensure that our human resource practices and strategies align with our RJEI values.
Collaborate with leaders, RJEI team of staff, and the HR team to develop, align, and implement overall RJEI strategy with CASA’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide guidance and support to management and employees on matters related to RJEI.
Operational Management and Employee Development:
Design and deliver training programs, orientations, and workshops to promote awareness, understanding, and competencies.
Develop and implement human resource policies and procedures tailored to the needs of the organization.
Manage employee benefits programs, negotiating and attracting high-quality and easily accessible benefits for all staff.
Develop strategies and provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and performance management.
Monitor and analyze metrics to measure effectiveness of different initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
Design and implement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
Skilled in attracting, selecting, and onboarding top talent, as well as developing and retaining high-performing employees.
Utilize extensive knowledge and expertise in employment laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks across multiple states and localities.
Agile communication and interpersonal skills - written and verbal, with the ability to effectively build relationships, resolve conflicts, and convey policies and initiatives to key stakeholders including but not limited to board members, partners, donors, and staff.
Other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent of ten years of progressive leadership within a nonprofit organization’s Human Resources department.
Valid US driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bilingual/trilingual preferred (English, Spanish, French).
Prior experience working in a nonprofit organization, particularly in a leadership role within human resources, is highly desirable.
Demonstrated leadership and practical understanding of racial justice, gender justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Strong applied computer skills; expert knowledge with Microsoft and Google workspaces (Word, Excel, Google sheets, Doc’s, etc.).
Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity, fairness, and transparency within the organization.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Demonstrated passion for idealism, progressive values, and Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities.
Consistently exercises sound judgment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADA:
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
OSHA:
This position does not handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.
CASA and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status or national origin.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
CASA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective 01 February 2022, requiring COVID 19 Booster vaccination(s) for all employees and prospective employees, AmeriCorps members, and paid or non-paid internships.
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CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working-class, Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities. Our vision is rooted in the collective power of our community; our inclusive, permanent, member-led movement radically transforms communities and systems to ensure the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members are fully met as we strive for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity with others across the world. CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common mission and vision in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Director of People and Culture (DPC) who will be responsible for transforming our Human Resources department into the People and Culture department, to enhance employee engagement, promote inclusivity, and strengthen our organizational resilience.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing progressive human resource strategies in fast-growing environments; and can combine strategic planning with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to social justice.
In this key role, the DPC will work closely with the team to build a united and empowered workforce that aligns with CASA's mission. They will ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards through effective HR policies. The DPC will oversee talent acquisition, employee development, conflict resolution, Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (RJEI) initiatives, and cultural programs to support our staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, COMPETENCIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Strategic Vision and Leadership:
Direct all aspects of a typical human resources department with a focus on people.
Lead and monitor ongoing progress of Objective Key Results (OKRs), at all levels, aligning with organizational strategies.
Align people and culture strategies with organizational goals and anticipate future talent needs.
Manage organizational change and drive cultural transformation in alignment with strategic objectives.
Collaborate across teams, and with the leadership team to align people and cultural strategies with broader organizational goals and objectives.
Leverage data analytics to inform decision-making, measure the effectiveness of initiatives with the ability to provide insightful recommendations to the leadership team to support decision-making at the highest level.
Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion:
A passion for CASA's mission and values, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice through organizing, advocacy, and programs & services.
Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (RJEI): A deep commitment to advancing racial justice, equity, and inclusion in all facets of our work. Collaborating with our leadership team to ensure that our human resource practices and strategies align with our RJEI values.
Collaborate with leaders, RJEI team of staff, and the HR team to develop, align, and implement overall RJEI strategy with CASA’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide guidance and support to management and employees on matters related to RJEI.
Operational Management and Employee Development:
Design and deliver training programs, orientations, and workshops to promote awareness, understanding, and competencies.
Develop and implement human resource policies and procedures tailored to the needs of the organization.
Manage employee benefits programs, negotiating and attracting high-quality and easily accessible benefits for all staff.
Develop strategies and provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and performance management.
Monitor and analyze metrics to measure effectiveness of different initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
Design and implement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
Skilled in attracting, selecting, and onboarding top talent, as well as developing and retaining high-performing employees.
Utilize extensive knowledge and expertise in employment laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks across multiple states and localities.
Agile communication and interpersonal skills - written and verbal, with the ability to effectively build relationships, resolve conflicts, and convey policies and initiatives to key stakeholders including but not limited to board members, partners, donors, and staff.
Other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent of ten years of progressive leadership within a nonprofit organization’s Human Resources department.
Valid US driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bilingual/trilingual preferred (English, Spanish, French).
Prior experience working in a nonprofit organization, particularly in a leadership role within human resources, is highly desirable.
Demonstrated leadership and practical understanding of racial justice, gender justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Strong applied computer skills; expert knowledge with Microsoft and Google workspaces (Word, Excel, Google sheets, Doc’s, etc.).
Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity, fairness, and transparency within the organization.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Demonstrated passion for idealism, progressive values, and Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities.
Consistently exercises sound judgment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADA:
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
OSHA:
This position does not handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.
CASA and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status or national origin.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
CASA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective 01 February 2022, requiring COVID 19 Booster vaccination(s) for all employees and prospective employees, AmeriCorps members, and paid or non-paid internships.
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