Director of People and Culture

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a 133-year-old Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel. With 250,000 grassroots advocates and 45 local sections, we combine education, direct service, and advocacy to create lasting social change.

We approach our work through a Jewish, gender, economic, and racial justice lens, centering those most impacted. Our deep partnerships across civil rights, faith-based, and governmental spaces reflect our intersectional values.

NCJW is at a transformational moment, guided by a bold new strategic plan. Our audacious goal: engage one million changemakers nationwide to improve the lives of women, children, and families in the United States and Israel. To reach that goal, NCJW is making important adjustments to its structure, strategy and staffing. This role is a part of that vision.

Position Summary

NCJW seeks a Director of People and Culture to play a pivotal role in shaping and fostering the organizational culture at NCJW. This senior leadership position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented and growing national workforce. The Director will work closely with executive leadership to align human resources practices with NCJW's mission and values, ensuring a positive and inclusive workplace where every member of the organization can thrive. As a key representative of NCJW, the Director will be responsible for modeling the organization’s values and making decisions that prioritize the overall health, effectiveness, and reputation of the organization. They will be values-driven, agile, curious, and foster an environment of joy and collaboration while ensuring the organization is following best practices and applicable laws. The Director will report to the Executive Vice President.

Primary Responsibilities

Culture Development

• Architect and champion initiatives, processes, and structures that reinforce and enhance NCJW's organizational culture.
• Foster an inclusive and equitable workplace environment that values diversity and promotes collaboration.
• Oversee and update the policies of the organization, expectations of staff, and materials to support ongoing work.

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Lead recruitment efforts to attract top talent that aligns with NCJW's mission and values.
• Design and implement professional development programs to nurture the growth and skills of employees.
• Create, oversee, and execute an onboarding process for new employees and an offboarding process for employees leaving the organization.

Employee Engagement and Relations

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Implement feedback mechanisms to assess and respond to the needs of the workforce.
• Address employee relations issues promptly and effectively, promoting a positive work environment and preventing future issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Drive initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement policies that foster a fair and respectful workplace.

Performance Management, Benefits, and Compensation

• Oversee performance management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee performance, coaching, and development
• Manage and continuously improve the organization's benefits and compensation programs.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to remain competitive..

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in human resources leadership, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $120,000-$140,000 — commensurate with experience

Paid Federal and Jewish Holidays.

NCJW offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including 30+ paid Federal and Jewish Holidays each year, plus paid vacation time, sick time, and extensive paid leave. In addition, NCJW offers a retirement savings account with employer match, health insurance, dental, vision, disability insurance, professional development, life insurance, flexible spending account, trans health coverage, transit benefits, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and abortion procedure funding.

NCJW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At National Council of Jewish Women, we are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and accountability. We honor the wisdom, insights, perspectives, and experiences of diverse viewpoints, and recognize that many critical voices have been underrepresented in Jewish organizational life and nonprofit organizations as a whole for too long. We welcome applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, culture, age, creed, disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected status.