Senior Director of People and Culture

Role Overview

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, employee development, succession planning, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement people strategies that align workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee retention with the Learning Center's strategic priorities.
• Partner with organizational leadership to develop talent strategies that strengthen leadership capabilities, foster employee development, support organizational growth, and cultivate a high-performing workforce.
• Serve as the organization's senior advisor on employee relations, workplace practices, performance management, and personnel matters.
• Partner with managers by providing coaching, guidance, and practical tools that strengthen leadership capabilities, support effective performance management, employee engagement, and professional growth.
• Oversee HR systems, policies, employee records, and workforce reporting.
• Lead compensation and benefits strategies that align with the Learning Center's compensation philosophy and support the attraction, retention, and development of top talent.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that support organizational effectiveness and compliance.
• Design and lead employee engagement initiatives, leadership development programs, team-building activities, and culture-building efforts.
• Monitor organizational climate and proactively identify opportunities to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in human resources, people operations, organizational development, compliance, or related leadership roles.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior-level HR, People, Culture, or Organizational Development leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience leading the full spectrum of human resources functions.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance requirements.
• Significant experience managing employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and organizational change.
• Experience developing HR systems, policies, and organizational infrastructure.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• life and disability insurances
• a retirement plan
• annual wellness days
• other resources designed to support the passion, commitment, and energy that is vital to our team members