The Company

Building Impact Partners is a philanthropy advising firm that works with changemakers who want to solve big challenges and move people, communities, and society forward for good. We believe philanthropy can be an engine for systems change, so we help our clients move from ideas to real-world impact. With expertise spanning education, social innovation, workforce development, and advocacy, our team has the insights, imagination, and determination to build bold, effective solutions that endure.

As a mission-driven organization, we are intentional about attracting diverse, values-aligned talent. We are committed to being a high-performing team that delivers value to our clients, partners, and the field. We look to hire self-starters and provide the support and runway they need to chart their career paths, both within our organization and beyond.

The Role

The Director, People & Culture is a member of our Leadership Team and is responsible for bringing our people commitments to life in a tangible, measurable way. In this role, you will:

Ensure our people operations run smoothly, and actively shape a culture where every team member feels valued, connected, and set up to thrive
Own and advance our DEIB strategy, ensuring it is embedded in our organizational practices, measured over time, and evolving as needed
Prioritize, build out, and deliver L&D content and programs that put the foundational elements of our people work (talent, compensation, and management philosophies; career pathways and manager effectiveness frameworks) into practice
Model our core values and DEIB commitments, ensuring they are reflected in all of our people practices, and be a connective thread across our team—keeping a pulse on our team members' experiences and serving as a trusted thought partner on people-related issues

You might thrive in this role if you:

Bring structure, rigor, and a human element to the people function, have a mindset of continuous learning and improvement, and follow through consistently and with care
Understand that culture is built through the accumulation of small, intentional moments, and bring the creativity, empathy, and follow-through to make those moments count
Are known for helping teams effectively navigate periods of growth and change with calm, clear communication and a solutions orientation

This is a fully remote role (based in the continental United States) with some travel for team gatherings and key organizational moments (1–3 days, 6–8 times a year). This role does not currently have direct reports, though that may evolve as the firm grows. Over time, the person in this role may contribute to client engagements that would benefit from a People lens.

The application deadline for this role is Thursday, June 18th.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management (30%)

Build and maintain a diverse candidate pipeline for staff and contractor roles
Lead hiring processes in partnership with managers to ensure a welcoming, authentic candidate experience that reflects our values, and leads to strong hiring outcomes
Coach and support Development and Engagement Leads (managers) in our helix model to provide impactful, timely feedback and effectively guide their team members' growth
Lead and evolve our DEIB strategy and goals, tracking progress, and reporting on key indicators
Serve as a trusted, go-to resource, handling sensitive situations with care and discretion
Execute performance review cycles, ensuring they are timely, meaningful, tied to development, and aligned with compensation and promotion decisions

Learning & Development (30%)

Own the prioritization and build-out of our L&D strategy, including a dedicated track for managers, and improve effectiveness over time
Iterate on our onboarding experience to ensure new hires are set up for success
Develop and facilitate training content for our team and, over time, our clients, utilizing our existing frameworks
Steward our professional development fund, ensuring strategic resource allocation

People Operations, Systems, and Process Optimization (20%)

Partner with our PEO on benefits, payroll, and compliance to ensure smooth administration and a positive employee experience
Ensure HR policies are current, compliant, and reflective of our values
Identify friction in our people policies and processes and implement improvements that scale
Track and report on key metrics to support optimal decision-making
Leverage AI tools and technology to increase efficiency and improve the employee experience
Document and systematize people processes so knowledge is retained and transferable
Optimize our Breezy ATS—fully configuring and leveraging the platform to its full potential
Vet and manage any external partners (e.g., search firms), ensuring a successful partnership

Team Experience (10%)

Foster a culture of recognition, community, and connection across a fully remote team—identifying and building the moments and rituals that make people feel seen and valued
Own the vision, design, and execution of our weekly org-wide calls—reimagining their current format and serving as the ongoing steward of their structure, content, and facilitation
Lead the design of our bi-annual in-person team gatherings, defining the arc, purpose, and experience of each event with logistics and project management support from teammates

Qualifications

7–10+ years of progressive experience in HR, people operations, or a related function, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leaders
Experience working in social impact, client services/consulting, or philanthropic organizations strongly preferred
Demonstrated commitment to equitable, values-aligned people practices, including experience developing or leading DEIB strategy and translating it into measurable outcomes
Proven track record across the full talent management lifecycle and in designing L&D programs that produce measurable behavior change
High emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to build trust and shape culture across all levels of an organization, including designing and facilitating team events and experiences
Experience partnering with a PEO and familiarity with HR compliance a plus
Experience supporting managers within a dual or helix management model a plus
Experience with AI tools and a demonstrated ability to integrate emerging technologies into people operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and approach for different audiences and contexts

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $160,000-$200,000, with an annual performance-based bonus of up to 20% of salary. New team members' salaries are typically between the beginning and midpoint of the range. Building Impact Partners uses a variable bonus structure—team members' final bonuses are determined by firm and individual performance.

Benefits

Fully remote organization, with flexibility to work anywhere in the continental United States
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and an employer contribution to offset employer-sponsored plan premiums
FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance, and supplemental coverage options
401(k) plan with automatic 6% employer contribution
Monthly phone and internet reimbursement and annual professional development stipend
45 days off per calendar year, including holidays, vacation, and sick time; two paid volunteer days

Commitment to Diversity

Building Impact Partners does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, contractors, and vendors.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Director, People & Culture

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