The client seeks an experienced, values-driven Director of People & Culture to help advance its mission through a people-centered, equity-focused workplace. In this leadership role, you will shape strategic and operational HR efforts that support staff delivering critical, high-impact services across a multi-site organization, with a focus on inclusive culture, employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness in a complex, compliance-driven union environment.
Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO), the Director provides company-wide leadership across human resources functions. Responsibilities include overseeing talent acquisition and development, employee relations, performance management, and employment compliance, using an equity and trauma-informed lens. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to managers and staff, promoting inclusive and equitable practices and supporting a diverse workforce with consistency and care.
The Director leads core HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, learning and development, and leaves of absence, ensuring operational excellence and a positive employee experience. You will take the lead on union and labor relations, including relationship-building with union leadership and stewards, interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, supporting contract negotiations, and ensuring consistent compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and government contract requirements. This position directly supervises People & Culture team members and is responsible for building team capacity, enhancing systems and processes, and maintaining alignment with organizational values and goals.