Director of Organizational Development and Inclusion

ABOUT CITY HARVEST:
City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets® across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 77 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.

At City Harvest, we offer more than a job; we offer a mission-driven career. In addition to contributing to our fight against food insecurity in New York, we provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage), employer contributions towards premiums, employer-provided life insurance, and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan with matching contributions. Our staff enjoys discounted perks (movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans, etc.), generous time-off policies, and ample professional development opportunities.

JOB OVERVIEW / WHAT A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:
City Harvest is seeking a talented, hands-on, innovative, and experienced Director of Organizational Development and Inclusion - to implement HR strategy and oversee Organizational Culture, Diversity and Inclusion programs directed by the Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer and in partnership with leadership teams at different levels. The successful candidate is an HR generalist with a solid foundation in the implementation of DEI practices and strong capabilities in employee relations, recruiting, HR analytics, project management execution, Organizational Development, and workforce development with excellent communication skills to our diverse staff and stake holders. To thrive in this position, you will be highly organized with strong computer literacy skills, excellent in follow-through, creative, energetic with excellent facilitation and implementation skills and have impeccable attention to detail.

This position requires an experienced and highly effective HR professional with a career of increasing scope and responsibilities in all facets of HR, preferably within a performance-based and growth-oriented, social impact-focused organization.

The Director of Organizational Development and Inclusion will report to the Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer (CHRDO), has one (1) direct report, and will be based in City Harvest’s Food Rescue Facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NYC.

• Partner effectively with the CHRDO and City Harvest leadership teams at different levels to address current and future Human Resources needs in meeting the annual and strategic objectives of City Harvest and its mission.
• Develop, manage, and streamline organization-wide employee-focused processes related to the life cycle of City Harvest staff including recruiting and orientation, retention and engagement, compensation, performance management, feedback and annual reviews, promotions, and Inclusion programs consistent with City Harvest’s mission.
• Plan and implement Human Resources initiatives in support of City Harvest organizational culture, to deliver our objectives, and to attract and retain excellent staff.
• In partnership with the Executive Team and other leadership teams, develop the capabilities of staff through recruiting and retention of excellent people, application of a broad range of robust engagement strategies, staff training and education, and performance management.
• Provide guidance, input, and delivery of education and training tools.
• Offer thought leadership on the development of a wide range of hiring, retention, diversity initiatives, Organizational Development, and design strategies.
• Lead and support the members of the HR team.
• Work with supervisory management to address performance issues and bring those to resolution.
• In partnership, the two HR Directors will ensure and measure that City Harvest staff grow and develop into a high performing and engaged workforce.
• Manage the staff’s employment life cycle, create, and track metrics, and improve upon them.
• Manage organization-wide HR and DEI communications.
• Implement and enhance the annual merit review, compensation practices and promotion process.
• Lead creative initiatives aimed at strengthening City Harvest’s culture and engaging staff with the local community.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Actively participate in senior leadership team meetings
• Develop and track key HR metrics and create an HR dashboard.

WHAT YOUR BACKGROUND SHOULD LOOK LIKE:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Human Resources professional in organizations with an increasing scope of responsibility, with 4-6+ years at a director level
• Experience in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices, workforce Development and initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• A proven history of excellence in Human Resources administration, designing and driving organizational change initiatives, innovation, and revamping hiring, Development and retention practices, performance management, employee relations and communications, compensation and benefits and management of HR staff.
• Experienced in leading organizational change initiatives.
• Outstanding influencing, partnership, and negotiation skills with strong ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional record in evaluating, recruiting, and retaining staff and new hires.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding ability to listen and to speak with people at all levels of the organization.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to be flexible in order to find the right balance between operational pressures, annual objectives and various internal and external pressures.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, balancing process, and organizational results
• Effective at finding a balance between listening, coaching, proposing, directing, and deciding.
• Metrics and data driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Persistence, patience, and tact combined with excellent judgment based on data.
• Highly accountable
• Able to provide pragmatic solutions to complex organizational and staff issues with urgency and wisdom.
• Outstanding employee communications with a diverse staff
• Experience in developing and managing external partners.
• Outstanding prioritization and project management skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• ADP experience is a plus.
• Comfortable and effective in fast-paced, accountability-focused organization
• Resilient and calm
• Commitment to the mission and values of City Harvest

WHY WORK AT CITY HARVEST?

There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers the following Benefits and Rewards:

• Competitive market salaries
• Generous time off
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) - employer contributions towards premiums
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer-matching
• Free Mental Health Services with Better Help
• Commuter Benefits
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans)

At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of millions of millions of New Yorkers and the communities they live in, and if the position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to our mission, please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirement with Director of Human Resources in the subject line to jobs@kkandp.com.

Based on experience, the annual salary range for this position is between $135,000 to $160,000. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.

City Harvest conducts reference and background checks for finalists.