NOLS is seeking a skilled and collaborative Director of People Team (Director of Human Resources) that builds trust by centering people in their approach. The Director of People Team will be a proactive and strategic partner to the President and Executive Team while delivering excellence and efficiencies in all aspects of the day-to-day and overall People (HR) operations including but not limited to: talent acquisition onboarding leadership development training benefits management compensation planning policy setting performance evaluations employee relations HRIS and employee engagement. This position requires someone with a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive people-first culture; the ability to think strategically in seizing opportunities assessing risk and streamlining processes and procedures across multiple locations.

Inclose collaboration with the Head of People President and other executive leaders the Director of People Team leads and oversees all functions of the People Team. This includes policy development compensation benefits performance management regulatory compliance and organizational and professional development across a global workforce requiring awareness of varying requirements across states and countries. The Director of People Team serves as a key advisor to schoolwide directors supervisors and employees on a broad range of people-related matters while ensuring compliance with all applicable local state federal and international regulations. This role also provides leadership and guidance in cultivating a workplace where employees feel supported respected and able to thrive.

Key Information

What does a Director of People Team do

• Engage with our senior leadership team keeping them informed and engaging them as appropriate

• Oversee the People Team employees

• Train supervisors in recruiting orientation development and management of staff and faculty

• Serve as the responsible officer for the NOLS J-1 Visa program and support other visa programs

• Steward the culture mission and strategic vision enhancing allegiance to the organization by building an internal cohesive community with a culture of accountability

• Develop and implement strategies that level-up our approach to talent recruitment hiring onboarding and retention

• Ensure that our policies processes and programs are consistent with the NOLS mission and core values and fosters a high level of trust and engagement

• Provide guidance and coaching related to a broad range of employee relations matters to leaders and employees

• Manage the employee relations function to provide oversight and guidance on a full range of employee relations matters including investigations grievances disciplinary issues and corrective action

• Plans leads develops coordinates and implements policies processes training initiatives and surveys to support the organizations people team/human resource compliance and strategy needs

• Oversee large often cross-functional organization-wide HR projects or initiatives; bring together important stakeholders and help drive decisions

• Identify staffing and recruiting needs; develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management

• Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the NOLS HRIS and talent management system

• Identify and facilitate internal all-staff and other meetings to advance HR and organizational priorities

• Propose the creation of new systems and processes to streamline all HR operations

• Oversee the suite of HR systems

• Monitor and ensure the organizations compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance

• Represent NOLS to external audiences such as at conferences and with peer directors at other organizations

• Participate on committees and special projects as assigned and needed

The above duties should not be considered an exhaustive list; other responsibilities may be required.

What makes a great Director of People Teamat NOLS

We are looking for individuals who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. We are looking for candidates with the skills listed below. We expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas.

• 5 years of experience in Human Resources; demonstrated success in every stage of the employee lifecycle

• Global and cultural awareness and competence

• Strategic thinking with a willingness to execute and implement

• Experience building and implementing inclusive talent and people operations systems processes and policies

• Strong emotional intelligence

• Strong analytical skills

• Conflict management skills

• Sound judgment including the ability to maintain total confidentiality concerning highly sensitive information and the ability to act with discretion always

How to Apply

When prompted to upload your resume please submitone PDF documentthat includesboth your resume and cover lettercombined.

If you have any questions during the application process please reach out to the NOLS People Team at.

Who is NOLS

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that strives to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our communitystaff students trustees and alumnishares a commitment to wilderness education leadership safety community and excellence.

We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart expertise and wildness and these qualities help us support powerful authentic experiences.

Why is NOLS a great place to work

• Global Reach:With locations across the U.S. operations in six countries and courses running in all 50 states and more than 10 countries youll be part of an organization with a truly worldwide impact.

• Course Discounts:Receive special pricing on NOLS courses for yourself and your family.

• Comprehensive Benefits:Full-time employees are eligible for a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage.

• Flexible Time Off:We offer a flexible time off policy that empowers employees to take the time they need for rest adventure and personal priorities without the constraints of traditional accrual systems.

• Employee Assistance Program:Access confidential 24/7 counseling and support services to help you maintain balance and well-being.
  
  

Additional Information

To support pay transparency and equity the posted salary range is fixed. We encourage you to explore our opportunities that fit your pay expectations.

NOLS currently can support remote employees with legal working rights in the following locations: Canada; Chile; India; Mexico; New Zealand; the US states: Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Idaho Maine Minnesota Montana New Mexico New York North Carolina Oregon Pennsylvania Utah Washington and Wyoming.

Pre-Employment Check

• A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

• NOLS participates in e-verify for U.S. employees Certificado de Antecedentes for Chilean or Mexican employees and other relevant employment verification systems based on location.

• Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with People Team and/or your current supervisor as part of the reference check process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NOLS does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetics information disability unrelated to job or admission requirements or status as a protected veteran. The schools nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence sexual assault stalking or harassment by emailingwith your request.