POSITION: Manager, Talent and Culture Development
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director of HR & IDEA
STATUS: Salaried/Exempt
COMPANY
The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve. Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
The Manager of Talent and Culture Development will work in partnership with the Human Resources team, Executive leadership and other teams in leading the vision, strategy, development, and implementation of growth efforts as well as change by design. This role will primarily oversee employee engagement and talent development to ensure that Food Bank teams are capitalizing internal strengths and innovative tools. The Manager of Talent and Culture Development will be a champion for the Food Bank’s diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring that all policies and procedures are built and executed from an IDEA lens. This person will also serve as a key member of the Management & Leadership Team, offering perspectives on issues related to human resources, engagement and development to support the organization’s mission and growth.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Recruiting: Drive talent acquisition (recruitment, interviewing, and hiring): identify staffing, recruiting, and retention needs, and integrate team and candidate feedback to make refinements wherever necessary. Provides direction and oversight to the HR/Payroll Coordinators for staffing and recruiting processes and works with the hiring manager in recommending the final candidate. Design and execute equitable and inclusive policies and procedures for hiring and talent management. Monitor and report on turnover rates, reviewing exit interview feedback and making recommendations as needed.
Culture: Work with Executive Leadership to develop strategic human resources, robust engagement, empathetic leadership, individual development, and change management plans to advance the behaviors, culture, and competencies needed to achieve organizational goals. Design and implement the annual employee engagement survey. Integrate those results with other organizational data (employee journey maps, focus groups, etc.) to recommend improvements and, in collaboration with the Management & Leadership Team, recommend new or modified organizational policies and practices. In partnership with others, cultivate a climate that values diverse perspectives.
Talent Development: Design, implement, and integrate a robust career pathways structure and employee retention programs to support team members’ growth and satisfaction the organization. Create and direct a variety of initiatives to support employee development, including internal mentoring and coaching programs and regular professional development opportunities. Develop and implement a performance management and compensation system which integrates goal-setting, internal development planning, local and environmental trends, and accountability.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience in a human resources role, or equivalent experience with knowledge of principles and practices of the human resources field (compensation, employee relations, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, employment law and compliance).
At least one year in a nonprofit environment required.
Ability to collaborate with others to develop and implement broad human resources policies and procedures that will impact the entire organization.
General knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and interest in doing the work through an IDEA lens.
Ability to empathize with people from diverse backgrounds and across diverse settings.
Strategic thinking skills with a strong ability to collaborate for change, foster enthusiasm and drive to take action.
Ideate and iterate for continuous improvement.
Solid judgment, problem-solving aptitude, flexibility, creativity, and diplomacy.
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization.
Trustworthiness, credibility, discretion and conflict resolution skills.
Strong analytical capabilities needed to formulate and prepare reports; strong presentation skills including networking and public speaking.
Superb organizational skills.
Insured vehicle with valid California driver license.
Passion for the advancement of the organization’s mission.
Commitment to the seven values of the organization: respect, stewardship & accountability, collaboration, urgency, service, integrity and diversity.
Bi-lingual fluent in Spanish or other language other than English.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts
Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Long-Term Care Insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities for career advancement
Growth & career development: Textbook reimbursement, financial support for professional certifications, monthly book allowance, and additional training resources
Vacation: Two weeks for the first three years
Holiday: Nine paid holidays; eligible upon date of hire
Sick Time: Nine days per year
As a part of the Food Bank’s pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Criminal Background Check.
In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.