Director of Talent Development, Culture and Inclusion

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, one warehouse, and construction sites in Portland, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.


You’ll be responsible for:
Internal Talent, DEI and Culture Programs (75%)
* Provide organization-wide leadership on DEI related issues, and serve as internal consultant, to HFHPR leaders and staff to operationalize equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles throughout the organization.
Lead, leadership development and talent practices (Leadership development, performance management systems, etc.) by developing strategies and leading execution plans that advance leadership development and org-wide talent practices, including associated end-to-end project management and KPI reporting
* Collaborate with the Vice President of People, Culture, and Inclusion to ensure talent programs, systems and inclusive practices are utilized and prioritized throughout the organization.
* In partnership with People, Culture, and Inclusion team, and internal department stakeholders, develop and monitor strategies to support and improve recruitment, retention, and inclusion of racially-diverse team members.
* Gracefully and graciously navigate the dynamics of white privilege and work to counteract those dynamics through coaching, facilitation and connection.
* Refresh the internal committee framework and create a governance process for committees; act as lead for the internal Equity Team in developing strategies to ensure alignment, communication, and relationship building throughout the organization.
* Refresh the affinity group model by leveraging best practices (e.g., 4Cs framework, governance, procedures, etc.) and ensuring alignment with our DEI strategy.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of talent and learning best practices as well as diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices, and proactively share relevant updates and actionable insights with PCI and the organization at large to support organizational learning and alignment.
* Participate in strategic planning and alignment for the organization’s commitment to talent, learning, leadership development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Belonging.
* Serve as staff liaison to Board Equity Committee

Data, Insights, and Reporting (15%)
* Provide project management and refresh of the organization’s engagement survey, deliver overall insights and establish expectations for implementation of survey feedback.
* Create and maintain systems to track, report and measure progress on DEI metrics and initiatives on a recurring cadence.
* Develop insights and storytelling to ensure Habitat team members are informed about organizational and PCI department priorities.

External and Community Partnerships (10%)
* Alongside other team members, develop and maintain strategic external partnerships with colleagues, community members and leaders, businesses, neighborhood partners, government agencies, and other key decision makers to further HFHPR’s mission and overall impact.
* In collaboration with other leaders identify and act on opportunities to expand HFHPR’s work in advocacy and public policy to reduce racial inequity and disparate impact.
* Further develop and refine our approach to community outreach efforts and relationship building.

To be successful in this role, you’ll**:
* Have 6+ years of progressive experience; 3+ of which is direct or leadership experience.
* Experience being a prominent advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and anti-racism through evaluating and evolving policies, procedures, practices, and ideas to interrupt systemic racism and provide recommendations for improvement.
* Strong organizational-development and change-management experience with the ability to lead, plan, coordinate, and implement change, as well as talent practices (Leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement surveys, performance management systems, etc.)
* Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of change management, talent practices and DEI management methodologies and philosophies and any related planning, delivering, and measurement of the effectiveness of said methodologies.
* Collaborates effectively by working authentically and openly with colleagues inside and outside the organization. Exhibits a spirit of true partnership that benefits all parties engaged in the project.
* Is a gifted facilitator, connector of people, and presenter of information. Creates safe and courageous spaces for dialogue.
* Build trust by demonstrating respect, creating transparency, keeping commitments, and actively working to restore trust when necessary.

Ability to solve problems using a balance of empathy and pragmatism.
Any qualifying combination of experience, education, and/or certification that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you’ll also:
* High proficiency in common computer skills, including familiarity with various HRIS, Microsoft Office suite, SmartSheets, and other software systems.
* Understanding of a broad range of DEI methodologies such as Critical Race Theory, Humanism, Universalism, and Systems Theory.
* Understanding adult learning theory and experience developing workshops from needs assessments through execution and evaluation
* Association Talent Development ATD), PROSCI change management, Inclusive Leadership certification(s)
* Strong project management skillset
* Experience leading and evolving employee resource group(s)
* Strong commitment to mission-driven and collaborative team-driven work with low-ego orientation.

Your work environment and activities:
* Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
* Depending on the position’s responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance, and access to essential work-related resources.
* While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
* An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, open filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
* Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

Your Work Schedule:
* 40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; some occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.
* Additionally, this role is expected to participate in meetings, trainings, and organizational events that may occur outside of these hours, including evenings or weekends, as necessary to meet role responsibilities or organizational needs.

Your Compensation:
* We aim to offer competitive pay and benefits and are committed to equity and transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidate’s willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated, particularly for historically oppressed groups. Instead, we determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate’s competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process.

Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $80,705 – $100,881 yearly not exceed the range midpoint. The full range for this position is $80,705 – 121,057 yearly.

Your Benefits Package:
* We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* 100% employer-paid premium for health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
* 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
* 100% employer-paid premium for dental insurance for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
* Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
* 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
* Disability insurance
* Life insurance
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* What to expect when you apply:
We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your resume, cover letter, and provide three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.
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