Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. Looking for Director of People and Culture at Washington Highlands, Washington, DC Full Time

*COMPANY DESCRIPTION*

Dreaming Out Loud’s mission is to create economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized community members through building a healthy, equitable food system. Dreaming Out Loud is rebuilding urban, community-based food systems through social enterprise, helping to increase access to healthy food and improve community health, develop low-income entrepreneurs and cooperatives, and train at-risk adult residents for sustainable, family-supporting wages.

*Essential Job Requirements*

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead and refine the hiring process for the organization.

• Collaborate with ED, Operations Director, and Leadership Team with the talent acquisition process.

• Identify and lead the implementation of a new Applicant Tracking System.

• Refine and strengthen employee onboarding protocols.

• Develop recruitment strategies to attract a diverse workforce.

• Lead and refine, in collaboration with the ED and Operations Director, the organization’s evaluation performance process.

• Lead performance evaluation process cycle.

• Collaborate with Managers to create and track staff development plans.

• Serve as a resource to staff on identifying training & development opportunities.

• Perform regular needs assessments in order to support the professional development needs of all staff.

• Perform ongoing learning and development needs assessments and propose learning solutions through a racial equity lens.

• Provide input on racial equity training initiatives and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of equity and inclusion values.

*Organizational Culture*

• Collaborate with Operations Director and staff to create a clear, compelling vision for attracting, developing, training and retaining exceptional diverse talent.

• Lead planning and coordination of internal events that foster employee engagement and retention (e.g., semi-annual all-company retreat).

• Collaborate on the creation and implementation of initiatives for moving organizational culture forward in a virtual environment.

• Lead employee engagement and organizational surveys and conversations to solicit feedback and develop solutions for improvement.

• Conduct exit interviews with staff and analyze information to feed solutions that drive higher employee engagement and retention.

• Model and deliver courageous, clear, honest, and supportive feedback across the team, including leadership.

• Work with the Executive Leadership Team, and all staff to embed equity in all human resources initiatives within the organization

*HR Operations*

• Serve as HR compliance expert and point of contact for the organization (e.g., I9s, new employment laws, file retention, etc.), and stay abreast of compliance and/or law changes

• Develop and manage policies around employee grievances and escalation

• Support the development of compensation practices and policies

• Support the creation and maintenance of HR policies, processes and practices throughout the employee lifecycle

• Partner with external benefits brokers to coordinate employee benefits program and events

• Provide backup office support, as needed (e.g., answer phones, order supplies, etc.)

• Other duties, as assigned

*Operations*

• This position will assist the Operations team with various projects and responsibilities; therefore, flexibility is required

*Qualifications*

• Three plus years of relevant experience in a human resources role

• Experience building and leading the talent acquisition and development function within an organization

• Track record of getting results using collaborative strategic management and

organizational skills

• Demonstrated commitment to the vision and mission of DC Greens’ work; experience

with implementing initiatives based in social change

• Demonstrated commitment to and experience developing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

• High degree of personal integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality

• Self aware, emotionally intelligent person who focuses on the root causes of issues, listens to understand, and makes connections between qualitative and quantitative information

• Clear oral and written communication skills

*Preferred*

• PHR or SHRM Certified

• Experience working within a nonprofit

• Experience working in a remote environment

*Salary & Benefits*

This is a regular, full-time (40 hours/week) salary, non exempt position. The annual salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000K commensurate with experience + benefits, PTO, monthly cell phone subsidy, SmartTrip subsidy, employer match on Simple IRA, and 4 weeks of paid parental leave.

_*DOL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DOL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $(phone number removed) per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Evening shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 vaccination suggested

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Washington, DC 20003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
* Human resources: 3 years (Required)
* Talent acquisition: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* Professional In Human Resources (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20003