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Human Resources Director 

Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC  
About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!


 
Description

CAFB seeks a strategic and consultative Human Resources Director to ensure that CAFB’s policies, procedures, and programs support the organization's mission, vision, and culture and align with CAFB’s strategic goals.  Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Director will manage day-to-day human resources workstreams, build a strong talent acquisition function, design and execute CAFB’s benefits and wellness programs, and lead critical cross-functional projects, with an emphasis on HR technology and performance management. The successful Human Resources Director will help lead a collaborative and high-performing team, provide exceptional customer service, bring laser focus to process improvement, and advocate for human resource and talent-related systems and policies that support the CAFB’s strategic goals, all through a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.

The ideal candidate is very organized, goal-oriented, and relationship-driven and thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact organization. In addition, they will be familiar with current nonprofit human resource trends and laws and demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills.

Position Requirements

Essential Functions:

Talent Acquisition & Total Reward Strategy - 30%

  • Develops and implements a strong talent acquisition strategy, including recruiting, college partnerships, outreach and pipeline building, and onboarding, to ensure the CAFB is seen as a talent destination in our labor market. 
  • Develops and implements talent acquisition support strategies and practices to support hiring managers at the CAFB, including structured interview guides, standardized interview training, and intake meetings.  Ensures hiring managers are supported throughout the process.
  • Develops and implements best practices for the candidate experience and for active recruiting, including building relationships with colleges and schools in our labor market, further developing internship programs, building a social media strategy (in conjunction with marketing and communications teams) for better outreach and pipeline building, and developing and implementing a robust onboarding strategy.
  • Designs and executes comprehensive benefits and wellness strategies to ensure employee satisfaction and market competitiveness.  Serves as subject matter expert within and outside the HR team.
  • Manage administration and communication of total rewards programs, including open enrollment, employee education, and benefits guidebooks, develop and maintain vendor relationships, and manage federal and state compliance requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities – 40%

  • Directly supervises a team of 3 HR Generalists and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws and sets expectations and monitors performance on an ongoing basis and through formal year-end reviews.
  • Identifies professional development resources to support team and individual growth.
  • Supports staff in effectively managing their workloads by planning and prioritizing work activities and helps with tasks whenever support is needed.
  • Encourages staff to be their own advocates, helping to guide their professional path.
  • Ensures team is actively collaborating within team and across the organization.


Project Management - 30%

  • Manages and oversees a variety of projects throughout the year, ensuring cross-functional representation where applicable, with a strong focus on collaboration, change management, and effective communication.
  • Oversees the performance management process, ensuring timelines and completion dates are met, generates reports for the Executive Leadership Team, and swiftly resolves any issues.
  • Collaborates with the CHRO to revamp the performance management process for the coming year, including competency development, evaluation criteria, connectivity with learning and development, and training.
  • Serves as HR lead on HR technology projects, including HRIS/PEO review, applicant tracking system implementation, performance management software, and integrations.
  • Serves as main liaison to external vendor partners for benefits administration, benefits renewal and open enrollment.

 

 
Position Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent years of relevant work experience, required.  A degree with a concentration in human resource management, organizational design, or related subject matter is preferred.
  • 5-7 years talent acquisition, total rewards and general human resources experience, with 3 years management experience required.=
  • Experience with various HRIS systems is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated project management experience is preferred.

 

Other Skills, Abilities:

  • Highest ethical standards and strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with a broad range of styles at all levels in the organization; this role will interface regularly with all levels of management.
  • Must be innovative, agile and a strong change agent who seeks opportunities for improvement.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams throughout the organization.
  • Ability to think logically and independently, to comprehend complex issues and identify opportunities to add value and deliver effective solutions.
  • Strong organizational/follow-up skills and ability to prioritize and drive multiple and varied tasks concurrently to closure.
  • Results-oriented with excellent analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and group presentation communications skills.
  • Experience with HR business applications and systems.


Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sitting: over 2/3 percent of the time
  • Keyboarding: over 2/3 percent of the time


Schedule:

  • Hybrid schedule available
  • Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5:00pm


COVID-19 Requirements:

  • Per DC Government Mandate Candidate must be fully vaccinated

Application Process:

  • Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro, professional development, growth, and volunteer opportunities, fun work in a diverse environment 

 

 
EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://CAPITALAREAFOODBANK.appone.com



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