CLOSED - Director of People - Monticello Area Community Action Agency
This position closed November 26, 2023.
Position: Director of People
Reports to: Executive Director
Position Status: Exempt, Salaried; 40 hours/week
Salary: $68,000-$76,000 with benefits
Location: Position is based in Charlottesville, VA. This position requires at least three days per week in the office.
To apply:This position will remain posted until the job is filled. The preferred application deadline is November 26, 2023; candidates are encouraged to apply early as we will review materials as they are received. The target start date is by early January. See the link to apply at the bottom of the listing.
MACAA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application or hiring process, please email rita@thesparkmill.com.
About MACAA
At Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA), we believe that when we work together, we’re able to create opportunities for all people to thrive, build strong, resilient communities, and ensure a more equitable society. We strive to cultivate teams with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives that reflect the diversity of those we serve and enable us to live out our mission. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment in which each team member can be the best version of themselves.
By educating, inspiring, and advocating for those in need, our team works alongside community partners to leverage our collective resources and experiences. As a result, families in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson, and the City of Charlottesville are engaged in programs and services that build on their strengths – now and in the future.
Promise of Community Action: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our agency, our programs and services, and as an advocate for change within the communities we serve.
Position Summary
The Director of People (DoP) streamlines and oversees the administration of people operations functions including—compensation, benefits, and leave; grievances, disputes, and investigations; talent acquisition, development, and progressive discipline; engagement, recognition, and morale; and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
The primary responsibility of this position is to lead the people strategy within MACAA by ensuring the People Operations team thoughtfully drives growth and champions the development and success of each staff member (70+ FT and 10+ PT employees; $5.7M annual operating budget). The DoP directly supervises one staff member, participates as an engaged member of senior leadership, and develops strong relationships with all levels of management and staff. As a result, they keep a pulse on the mood of the organization and act as a connection point between leadership and staff. The DoP will use a DEI lens in all areas of people operations to foster a culture of belonging.
Essential Functions
Culture & Engagement
Creates opportunities for staff connection. Enhances relationship building within teams and across the organization.
Builds and champions initiatives relating to employee engagement and experience. Tracks and analyzes key metrics to monitor staff satisfaction and continuously improve people operations practices and the experience of working at MACAA.
Implements a continuous improvement agenda with focus on engagement and wellness programming, maximizing productivity, upskilling managers, and building leadership capability.
Talent Planning/Acquisition & Performance Management
Collaborates with senior leadership to develop organizational goals and strategies relating to workforce planning, recruiting, and retention.
Creates career pathways that engage staff and improve retention rates.
Leads a performance strategy that supports continuous feedback and development for all employees. The strategy should include performance review cycles, 1-on-1s, goal setting, and 180/360s in addition to other approaches as determined by organizational objectives.
Promotes enhanced leadership competency by demonstrating organizational values and championing a leadership behavior framework.
Total Rewards
Collaborates with senior leaders to build a competitive compensation strategy for the organization.
Develops equitable and transparent pay bands and pay scales for employment positions.
Manages all employee benefits, ensuring administration is compliant and consistent. Evaluates benefit plans and programs annually.
Employee Relations & Compliance
Provides guidance and coaching to managers on complex employee relations issues with an approach that proactively responds to concerns.
Makes sure that policies, procedures, and practices are compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Monitors changes in legislation and proactively updates policies and practices.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in people operations. Applies this knowledge to recommend changes in policy, practice, and resources.
Qualifications
While this position leads several key areas of our work, it is not our expectation that candidates have a mastery across all areas; instead, we encourage candidates to apply who have self-awareness and humility around areas they will need to grow in and the motivation and aptitude to lead the learning required to hit the ground running.
2+ years of experience in Human Resources, people operations, and/or employee relations
Demonstrated experience in organizational change and/or development (i.e., culture building, people strategy, etc.)
Strategic thinker who thrives in high volume workplaces
Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated ability to manage a team of professionals
Demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Office
Nice-to-haves
Non-profit experience
Experience using a digital HRIS platform like ADP, Workday, BambooHR, or a related system
Active affiliation with local SHRM chapter or similar network
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or other Human Resource certification
Compensation and Benefits
For this position, we offer a full benefits package, with:
$1,000 signing bonus
Flexible PTO - 96 hours of PTO annually, 40 hours of personal leave available immediately
16 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options
Retirement and health savings plan options
Learning and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to telework up to 2 days a week
Conditions for Employment
All positions with MACAA are required to pass background checks including criminal history and sex offender registry searches, at a minimum. Additional background screenings, such sworn as child abuse and neglect central registry or DMV driving record searches may be required for certain positions.
How To Apply
Submit the following by filling out this form.
Resume
Three references (We will not contact references until later in the hiring process.)
Cover letter
