Head of People and Culture
Job Description
Job Description
Legal Defense Fund’s bold vision for its Human Resources team is for the organization to be known for its vibrant culture, for supporting its people, and for being a place where top talent comes to make civil rights history. The Head of People and Culture is a strategic and operational leader responsible for building, modernizing, and stewarding a high-performing, mission-aligned people function that utilizes best practices, improves the employee experience, and builds on the organization’s legacy and established culture to reach our vision.
This leader will partner with the Chief Operations Officer & General Counsel, executive and senior leadership, and HR staff to set forth and implement an actionable plan to achieve this vision and attract, grow, and retain the right talent in the right roles. In addition to deep expertise in human resources best practices and compliance requirements, a successful leader will have a strong understanding of and experience with change management, recognize the importance of stakeholder engagement and experience, have deep experience in talent and culture, and will be able to take a long-term view of culture and organizational change. This role will oversee all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, people development and culture, employee relations, HRIS and data analytics, operations and compliance, and total rewards. The Head of People and Culture will strengthen organizational culture; elevate employee morale and engagement; and ensure that policies, systems, and practices support equity, accountability, and performance. This leader will be responsible for strengthening foundational HR practices while leading the continued evolution of the People function in service of the needs and structures of LDF. This includes addressing opportunities to enhance consistency in operational processes, decision-making, and internal trust, while advancing a more proactive, strategic, and data-informed approach.This position is based in LDF’s New York, NY office. The anticipated salary range for this role is $210,000 - $225,000, depending on professional credentials and experience.
LDF has retained NonprofitHR, a national search firm, to assist in this important search. All inquiries, applications, and nominations for this opportunity should be directed in confidence to the search firm using the link below:
-Of-People-And-Culture-Legal-Defense-Fund
LDF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LDF is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and disability.
Recommended Jobs
Rotating Engineer - Onshore Reliability
Job Title: Rotating Engineer – Onshore Reliability Experience: Minimum 12 Years Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery (Onshore) Job …
DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Job Description Job Description Description: Full-Time, Hybrid/Remote position : Ideally candidate will be located within commuting distance of our Wilmington, DE or Rye, NY office. This is n…
RWI Underwriter - Top Transactional Risk Firm (New York, NY)
Join a market-leading RWI underwriting team in New York! Our client is a premier transactional risk insurer seeking a sharp corporate attorney (2-5 years, NY law firm) ready to transition into a f…
Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a dedicated RN – Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) for travel assignments . This role involves providing direct patient care to individuals wit…
Office assistant
Job Description Job Description About the Role: Samaritan Services Inc is looking for a motivated and organized Office Assistant to join our team in Englewood, NJ! This is a great opportunity …
Insurance Claim Specialist
Insurance Claim Specialist full time remote 5 openings $30 - $55/hr Required Skills Commercial property claims Coverage & policy interpretation Time-element claims (bi / ee) L…
NYC Sales Lead
About Kissy Kissy is a ready-to-pour espresso martini in a 750mL bottle, built for the way high-volume bars actually operate: fast service, consistent pours, less strain on the bar team, and a d…
Captain
Job Details Established by chef and founder Alex Stupak in 2011, Empellón has grown into a multi-restaurant company with locations in Manhattan’s east village, west village, and midtown east neighbo…
Portfolio Associate
POSITION SUMMARY Portfolio Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. As key members …
YOUTH PEER ADVOCATE
Job Description Job Description Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential …