Human Resources Director

The Director of People Operations will optimize people-centered activities across the organization, such as hiring and onboarding, change management, performance management, internal communications, and board relations. This position will also work with the organization to develop a well-defined organizational culture that reflects our commitment to racial justice and is welcoming, energizing, and empowering to employees of all identities, communities, and experiences. The position will also provide some administrative support to the Executive Director, such as managing her calendar and helping to staff board, board committee, and leadership team meetings.

• Design and oversee a system that supports employees throughout an inclusive and equitable employee life-cycle, from hiring and onboarding to offboarding and other transitions
• Collaborate with the Director of Professional Development to identify training and professional development needs, and support the Internal Change Team and Race Equity Coordinators to assess our progress on race equity and make changes where necessary
• Design an effective internal communications system that encourages feedback
• Build effective, positive relationships across LAJC’s offices and programs and respond to employee requests, questions, concerns, and suggestions
• Work with the Executive Director to support and manage activities related to the Board of Directors, including arranging logistics for Board and committee meetings, preparing the agenda and minutes, supporting new Board members during the onboarding process, and making sure all Board members have the resources they need to effectively participate and perform their Board function
• Provide support and technical assistance to all managers in managing their teams with an inclusion and equity perspective, and increasing their effectiveness
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, including managing her calendar, occasionally taking notes, and helping prepare for upcoming meetings