Director of People & Culture
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Job Location:
Fairfax, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 105000 - 115000
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client Shelter House is hiring for a Director of People & Culture! Bring your passion for people culture and purpose to a nonprofit thats 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 were 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 2000 individuals each year.About the Role
As the Director of People & Culture youll be a strategic partner to Shelter Houses leadership team. Youll 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
Youre drawn to mission-driven work and bring both heart and strategy to your HR practice. You thrive in environments where policies meet people and youre comfortable navigating complexity with empathy and clarity. You build relationships easily communicate thoughtfully and enjoy partnering with leaders to create a workplace thats inclusive supportive and resilient.How You Will Contribute
Strategy & Leadership
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 individuals 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 $10000 must include provisions ensuring a drug-free workplace.
About Shelter House:
Shelter House was founded in 1981 as a grassroots response to homelessness in Fairfax County. Today were 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 2000 individuals each year.About the Role
As the Director of People & Culture youll be a strategic partner to Shelter Houses leadership team. Youll 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
Youre drawn to mission-driven work and bring both heart and strategy to your HR practice. You thrive in environments where policies meet people and youre comfortable navigating complexity with empathy and clarity. You build relationships easily communicate thoughtfully and enjoy partnering with leaders to create a workplace thats 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.
- Lead the People & Culture team in managing employee relations performance reviews payroll benefits and HR compliance.
- Oversee recruitment onboarding performance management internal mobility succession planning and training initiatives.
- Champion a people-first culture by enhancing employee engagement wellness and connection across the organization.
- 7 years of broad HR experience including 5 years in a supervisory role
- Bachelors 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
- Annual TB test required
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
- Ability to lift 1020 pounds
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $105000 - $115000.
- 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
- Fairfax VA (Hybrid On Site / Off Site Schedule)
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 individuals 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 $10000 must include provisions ensuring a drug-free workplace.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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