Chief People and Culture Officer

1 week ago

Burlington, Vermont, United States Lund Full time
Position Overview

About Lund:
Lund has been a beacon of hope for over 132 years, dedicated to empowering families and ensuring a nurturing environment for children in Vermont. As a multifaceted nonprofit organization, Lund impacts the lives of over 5,000 individuals annually, striving to break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and abuse through education, treatment, family support, and adoption.

Role Summary:
Lund recognizes that its personnel are the cornerstone of its mission. This pivotal role will spearhead initiatives aimed at fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive workplace. The Director of People & Culture will serve as a strategic ally, innovative leader, and advocate for organizational culture. Responsibilities include formulating and implementing HR strategies that promote operational excellence, employee engagement, talent development, and diversity and inclusion efforts. Collaboration with the Leadership Team will be essential to ensure HR practices align with organizational goals. Lund is firmly committed to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), integrating these principles into its operational and cultural framework. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse set of cultural competencies, a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, and a proven track record of nurturing a healthy and inclusive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Leadership: Formulate and implement the HR strategy in alignment with the organization’s overarching objectives, enhancing the company’s culture and mission.
  2. Talent Acquisition & Management: Oversee the entire talent lifecycle, from sourcing and onboarding top talent to ongoing development and retention efforts.
  3. Performance Management: Establish and manage performance evaluation systems that promote a culture of continuous feedback, learning, and recognition.
  4. Diversity & Inclusion: Lead initiatives that foster an equitable and inclusive workplace, cultivating a sense of belonging for all employees.
  5. Employee Engagement: Design and execute programs that boost employee engagement, well-being, and work-life balance, while actively monitoring satisfaction levels.
  6. Organizational Development: Drive efforts to create a high-performance culture through leadership development, career progression, and succession planning.
  7. Compliance & Policy Development: Ensure adherence to labor laws and regulations while crafting HR policies that reflect industry best practices.
  8. Benefits & Compensation: Oversee the design and management of competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain exceptional talent.
  9. Employee Relations: Address complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations and facilitating conflict resolution to maintain a respectful workplace.
  10. HR Analytics: Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, assess HR performance, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

  1. Deeply motivated to contribute to a mission-driven nonprofit that positively impacts local communities.
  2. Demonstrated success in crafting and executing HR strategies that align with organizational objectives.
  3. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strong relationships across all organizational levels.
  4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to challenges.
  5. Highly skilled in managing sensitive situations and resolving conflicts with empathy.
  6. A growth mindset and a commitment to fostering a learning culture.
  7. An entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in the development of new initiatives within a complex environment.
  8. Ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced, and matrixed organizational structure.
  9. Experience working in a distributed organization and collaborating effectively in a hybrid work setting.

Interested in Learning More?
If you possess 70% or more of the skills, knowledge, and experience outlined above, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. We look forward to your application.

Lund is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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