People & Culture Officer

<p><span style="color: rgb(132, 63, 161); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">OVERVIEW</span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Global Fund for Women envisions a world where movements for gender justice have transformed power and privilege for a few into equity and equality for all. We fund bold, ambitious, and expansive gender justice movements to create meaningful change that will last beyond our lifetimes.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(132, 63, 161); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">SUMMARY</span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The People & Culture Officer plays a central role in cultivating an organizational culture where staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. Reporting to the VP of People & Culture, the People & Culture Officer will support core HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives. This person will also support the development and implementation of people policies and practices that reflect our organizational values and ensure compliance. The People & Culture Officer will act as a trusted resource for staff at all levels, balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operations to ensure an inclusive and high-functioning workplace. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(132, 63, 161); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><br></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(132, 63, 161); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span> </span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Recruitment and Employer Branding</span></p> <ul></ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Lead the full-cycle recruitment process in collaboration with hiring managers, including developing job descriptions, conducting initial screens, and managing candidate pipelines. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Monitor our external reputation and implement strategies to strengthen our employer brand and recruitment processes. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Continuously improve the candidate experience to ensure all interactions are responsive, equitable, and aligned with our organizational values. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Employee Experience and Engagement </span></p> <ul></ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Partner with the VP of People & Culture to develop and implement initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, including staff surveys, team building activities, and retreats. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Design and deliver an engaging onboarding experience that equips new staff with the knowledge, resources, and relationships they need to succeed. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Support the development and execution of our DEIB roadmap in partnership with Staff Council, the Black Liberation Team, the Executive Team, and our DEIB working groups. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Partner with managers and staff to identify professional development needs and coordinate trainings, coaching, and learning opportunities. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Support our performance management process by tracking timelines, providing tools for goal setting, advising managers on giving and receiving feedback, and facilitating annual reviews.</span><br><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">People Operations, Policies, and Compliance </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Monitor compliance with employment laws and regulations, proactively advising on potential risks and recommending solutions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Develop, implement, and communicate clear people policies and procedures that are legally compliant, grounded in equity, and reflective of our organizational culture. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Serve as a confidential point of contact for staff on workplace concerns, ensuring timely and appropriate escalation as needed. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Conduct regular compensation and benefits benchmarking to ensure equitable and competitive total rewards practices. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Maintain and continuously improve HR systems and processes by assessing current workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions. </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">People Strategy and Organizational Development</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Partner with the VP of People & Culture to develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with our organizational goals and values. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Research best practices in HR, people operations, and organizational development, offering recommendations that continually strengthen the employee and candidate experience. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Support the communication and rollout of organizational changes, ensuring employees are informed and supported throughout transitions. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Create dashboards and track metrics to measure key people outcomes (e.g., turnover, engagement, time to hire) to inform decision-making. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and broader organizational goals. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(132, 63, 161); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">KEY TALENTS/WAYS OF BEING </span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, discretion, attentiveness, and clarity in communication. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering an environment where all staff feel respected and supported. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Collaborative decision-maker who actively elicits input, listens deeply, and fosters collective decision-making through strong facilitation.</span><br></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated capacity to manage conflict constructively and facilitate productive dialogue. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with strong organization, time management, and follow-through.  </span><br></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Skilled at balancing big-picture strategy with attention to operational details. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Enthusiasm for building organizational culture and supporting people through growth and change. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(132, 63, 161); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">KEY SKILLS/WAYS OF DOING </span> </span><br></p> <ul></ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR or People & Culture experience (non-profit or mission-driven environment preferred) </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Working knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience leading recruitment and talent management processes. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated ability to design and implement HR policies, programs, and systems. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Effective and empathetic verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to multiple audiences. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Proven ability to build relationships across levels of an organization and serve as a trusted resource. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience supporting organizational learning and professional development initiatives. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Proficiency with HRIS platforms and comfort managing employee data and reports. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Commitment to feminist, equity-centered, and community-driven approaches to HR and organizational development. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Comfortable working across cultures and in diverse, global contexts. </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Salary range of $75,000 - $105,000*<br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>*This range is reflective of our high-market geo and will vary based on the candidate’s city and state of residence. </em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Global Fund for Women is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. Qualified candidates, including but not limited to women, people of color, disabled, and LGBTQI+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The salary range reflects the San Francisco Bay Area salary scales and will be adjusted based on city, state, and/or country of the candidate so that we can ensure internal equity. </span></p>

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