Director of People & Talent
Remote
People and Culture /
Full-time /
Remote
We are Community Boost, the premiere digital marketing agency for social impact and nonprofit organizations. For more than a decade, we have successfully navigated the evolving digital landscape for some of the world’s most important organizations like charity:water, Obama Foundation, Cancer Research Institute, Kiva and Save the Children. We take this responsibility seriously which is why we are continually seeking world class talent to join our team.
The Director of People & Talent will be responsible for working in close partnership with the CEO, Managing Director and department leads to provide support to the organization for all people related matters, ranging from consistent recruitment, organizational development, performance management, employee relations and leadership development. The Director of People & Talent, in tight partnership with the leadership team, will be the driver of the Community Boost culture and hyper-focused on elevating talent development.
Ultimately, the Director of People & Talent will accept responsibility for the organizational goals by taking ownership of new growth and scale direction that has been set in early 2025. We’re looking for someone who is excited to take the foundation we’ve built and run with it. The ideal person for this role is a culture visionary and is excited about helping shape the future of an essential arm of the organization.
The role is for an experienced, confident and highly organized HR professional.
The ideal candidate must have business acumen and a professional demeanor that facilitates easy dealing with different levels of our Agency and time zones. Previous agency experience is a prerequisite. Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills and Bridge management and employee relations through the lens of a growing Agency that is pivoting towards scale.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
- Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
- Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.
- Nurture a positive working environment.
- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system (Career Conversations) that drives high performance.
- Maintain benefits program and cost management.
- Facilitate training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
- Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
- Manage multiple task lists, seeing tasks through to completion.
- Lead and complete special projects as required.
- Maintain records, reports and files up to date and organized.
What you bring:
- Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR Executive.
- People oriented and results driven.
- Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics.
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases (Google Workspace, Rippling, Lattice and Lever)
- Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
- In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
- SHRM or HRCI Certified
- Degree in Human Resources or related field.
- Highly resilient with a demonstrable strong work ethic.
- Excellent verbal and written communication & presentation skills, including maturity and comfort in dealing with senior stakeholders.
- Willingness to be adaptable and undertake a broad variety of tasks, ability to be flexible in working on different global time zones when required.
- Strong multi-tasking skills and the composure required to display grace under pressure.
- Proven ability to take initiative and think and plan ahead.
- A "can do" attitude and the willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks required to meet the daily demands of the business.
- Proven time management and organizational skills and an exceptional ability to pay attention to detail in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Unwavering integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
What we provide:
- Competitive salary range based on experience
- Remote first culture - freedom to work from anywhere
- Flexible PTO - talk about work/life balance
- Macbook - latest tech so you are equipped
- Tax-free remote stipend for FTE’s - help with expenses
- Of course the usual FTE package - health, dental, vision, life insurance; STD/LTD, 401K with company match
About Community Boost:
Community Boost is not profit driven, Community Boost is values-driven. As a result of our values, we have become profitable. At Community Boost, not every business decision should be an economic one, we will always look through the lens of impact as well.
Community Boost’s core values are the behaviors and skills we value in our colleagues. These values are what drives rewards, promotions and personnel decisions. It is our values that give us the best chance of continuous success for many generations of technology and people.
Our values:
Champion Impact
Own It
Care Compassionately
Celebrate Life
Excited about this role but not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re always looking for talented people of all backgrounds to join our team. We prioritize creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Candidates from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply.
Community Boost participates in E-Verify and will provide your Form I-9 information to the federal government to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Community Boost is required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to begin resolving the issue before taking any action against you, including terminating your employment. E-Verify can only be used by Community Boost after you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
