Director of People

Our client, Shelter House, is hiring for a
Director of People & Culture
Bring your passion for people, culture, and purpose to a nonprofit that's making a powerful impact in the fight against homelessness and domestic violence.

About Shelter House:

Shelter House was founded in 1981 as a grassroots response to homelessness in Fairfax County. Today, we're a mission-driven nonprofit with over 100 employees working to prevent and end homelessness and domestic violence. Our culture is built on the values of
Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)
, and we take pride in the difference we make in the lives of nearly 2,000 individuals each year.

About the Role

As the Director of People & Culture, you'll be a strategic partner to Shelter House's leadership team. You'll guide people practices that align with our mission and values, while leading a broad scope of HR functions, from compliance and benefits to talent development and culture-building. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to shape how we support and grow our people.

Who You Are

You're drawn to mission-driven work and bring both heart and strategy to your HR practice. You thrive in environments where policies meet people, and you're comfortable navigating complexity with empathy and clarity. You build relationships easily, communicate thoughtfully, and enjoy partnering with leaders to create a workplace that's inclusive, supportive, and resilient.

How You Will Contribute

Strategy & Leadership

• Advise the CEO and senior leaders on people strategy, organizational design, compliance, and workforce planning.

Operations & Compliance

• Lead the People & Culture team in managing employee relations, performance reviews, payroll, benefits, and HR compliance.

Talent Management & Development

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, internal mobility, succession planning, and training initiatives.

Culture & Engagement

• Champion a people-first culture by enhancing employee engagement, wellness, and connection across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of broad HR experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory role
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• High integrity and discretion with sensitive information
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented

Physical Requirements

• Annual TB test required
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to lift 10–20 pounds

Salary Range

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000 - $115,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and your birthday off
• Two semi-annual team-building events

Location

• Fairfax, VA (Hybrid On Site / Off Site Schedule)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. All employment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (over 40), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability unrelated to the individual's ability to perform his or her job or any other legally protected status. Shelter House will also provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job, and to employees with respect to their observance of their religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. Any job applicant or employee who would like or needs an accommodation may request an accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy:

Drug-Free Workplace: Shelter House is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon compliance with our Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of controlled substances or marijuana in the workplace. Additionally, all subcontracts and purchase orders over $10,000 must include provisions ensuring a drug-free workplace.