BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUMMARY (BTCF)

Since 1987, we have strengthened communities through philanthropy and leadership. We channel generosity where it is needed, bringing together resources and passion to tackle our region’s most pressing issues and create lasting change. We serve a four-county area where Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts meet – 2,200 square miles of natural beauty and small-town charm that is home to nearly 230,000 people. With a mission of building stronger, more equitable communities, BTCF seeks to center equity in our roles as grantmaker, community partner, philanthropic advisor, and employer. Committed to creating a best-in-class workplace that fosters employee satisfaction, support and growth, we have created a new role which reports to the President and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team: Director, People and Culture.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director, People and Culture will develop and support Berkshire Taconic’s most valuable asset – our people. The Director will manage all aspects of the human resources function, including legal compliance issues, and drive internal diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strategies. We are seeking a creative, skilled individual who is passionate about our mission and will lead by example, fostering a productive, meaningful, enjoyable work environment and a culture of wellness, inclusion and accountability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Employee Engagement and Relations (40%)

Collaborate with Management Team to design and implement a strategic plan for a healthy organizational culture and individual and team development, effectiveness and success
Serve as liaison for joint board/staff Committee on People & Culture; facilitate board-staff and inter-departmental communication
Develop initiatives to foster a positive environment and enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, belonging, and overall well-being
Lead development, implementation and monitoring of diversity, equity and inclusion framework across the organization
Serve as a confidential resource for staff members and management to address workplace issues through active listening, proactive problem solving, mediation and crucial conversation, and conflict resolution techniques
Respond to and coordinate foundation response to formal complaints, ensuring compliance with foundation policies and legal requirements

Attracting, Onboarding and Supporting Talented Employees (35%)

Strategize with Management Team to project annual staffing needs as well as longer-term staffing requirements and succession planning necessary to achieve strategic objectives
Collaborate with hiring managers to develop or update job descriptions, recruiting strategies and hiring processes
Ensure effective and equitable evaluation of candidates with the goal of attracting the most qualified, culturally representative applicant pool
Serve as a point of contact for new employees; ensure a robust onboarding that builds understanding of the foundation’s goals, values, culture, and impact areas
Develop talent and performance management systems that center staff training and engagement, leadership development, retention, recognition and career development
Develop annual training program recommendations that include sessions on mandated policies and opportunities for supervisors to build management skills

Compensation & Benefits, HR Administration (with support from Finance Department) (25%)

Collaborate with Management Team to support and implement BTCF’s fair and equitable compensation philosophy
Support VP of Finance with annual benefits renewals and open enrollments and any mid-year issues impacting benefits offerings.
Act as liaison with benefits brokers on behalf of staff’s benefits issues.
Support the compliance, processing and review of PFML and other leave of absence requests, in partnership with Third Party Administrators and insurance carriers.
Manage state(s) unemployment benefits claims.
Ensure integrated, effective, and legally compliant HR processes and practices that promote a positive, supportive employment experience for BTCF staff.
Lead BTCF’s human resources information system (HRIS) and train and orient staff to understand its functions.
Monitor trends, laws, and other factors influencing organizational culture, human resources, equity and DEI programs; recommend and implement relevant changes to ensure best practices and compliance.
Provide data analysis and reporting on HR metrics to Management Team as requested; analyze HR data and report on/respond to any HR practices issues that emerge from data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelors’ degree required, Master’s degree preferred
At least five years of human resource management experience required
Experience implementing impactful DEI initiatives
Successful track record of managing organizational change
Experience in non-profit or similar foundation preferred
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Skills and Attributes

Positive, proactive attitude
A proven leader committed to learning, growth and skill development
Strong emotional intelligence and active listening skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as contemporary HRIS/HRMS software

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting salary range is $100,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous paid vacation and sick time
Health, dental, and life insurance

How to Apply:

Help us get to know you by including a cover letter that shares why you want to work at BTCF and how your experience has prepared you for the role of Director, People and Culture. Your resume should include the highlights of your experience, education, and skills relevant to this role.

Director, People and Culture: https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/careers/director-of-people-and-culture

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.