Senior Manager, People & Culture Operations

Title: Senior Manager, People & Culture Operations

Location: Remote in the United States

***Application Deadline: Friday, December 1st at 12pm EST***

About Your Opportunity: Farm Sanctuary employs over 100 staff members between administrative offices in New York and California, and remote office locations across the country. Farm Sanctuary seeks a dedicated and experienced Senior Manager of People and Culture Operations to join our People and Culture team. The Senior Manager of People and Culture Operations is vital in shaping the organizational culture, developing and implementing HR policies and programs, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees. The Senior Manager of People and Culture Operations collaborates with the Human Resources and leadership teams to lead a best-in-class organizational culture and workplace experience focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility. This role is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional passionate about animal welfare and social justice.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train staff in the department while overseeing daily workflow.
• Develop initiatives, policies, and programs to complement existing practices, maintaining consistency in partnership with the Senior Director of People & Culture.
• Lead and contribute to employee development plans, succession planning, retention programs, training, and leadership development.
• Mentor leaders on conflict resolution techniques and performance management via training platforms and development sessions.
• Co-lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategic plan, including research, creation, and implementation of DEI initiatives.
• Manages the Employee Resource Group/Affinity groups program, including acting as liaison to and developing strong relationships with ERGs/Affinity groups and responding to diversity- and equity-related issues as they arise. Provide support and guidance to affinity groups.
• Develop content, coordinate, and analyze research on DEI practices such as unconscious bias, microaggressions, cultural humility, restorative justice, and anti-racism.
• Design and implement DEI education and initiatives for team members (i.e., professional development, large group facilitation, survey data tracking/analysis).
• Lead employee relations investigations and effectively address employee relations and engagement issues. Provide coaching and counseling to resolve conflicts as necessary partner with Legal and Sr Director P&C on all employee relation investigations.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and can translate metrics, research, and trends into training curricula.
• Drive change management, performance management process, and performance evaluation program; recommend changes and/or improvements; and lead training and related communications.
• Co-lead training and development program; Identify training needs and opportunities for staff development; and procure appropriate training and development resources.
• Maintain compliance with federal, multi-state, and local laws.
• Participate in annual benefits comparison review, making recommendations for plan options.
• Assist Talent Acquisition Manager with recruiting and onboarding as needed.
• Assist with payroll functions related to the HR task list

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as an HR Generalist or Manager supporting 100 to 500 team members.
• Experience utilizing software platforms to work efficiently, including but not limited to Asana, Slack, Virtual meetings, and Google Suite administrative operations experience with payroll software (Paylocity is a plus). Proficient with virtual platforms and tools.
• Demonstrated understanding, acceptance, and integration of equity, inclusion, and diversity principles across race, ethnicity, gender, experience, cultural identity, neurodiversity, religious affiliation, etc.
• Expertise in best practices, cutting-edge theory, and organizational change theories to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• Experience managing employee relations, recruiting, and performance development preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise with HR practices and principles; understanding of applicable state and Federal law; experience supporting a multi-state environment, including New York and California.
• Ability to manage several projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Demonstrates effective active listening and questioning skills, displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts, and maintains confidentiality and discretion.
• Adept at Excel/Google sheets and experienced in translating data into meaningful charts and dashboards.
• Experience designing and developing training curricula for effective communication, leadership, conflict resolution, change management, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and DEI-related education.
• Commitment to equity, social justice, and Farm Sanctuary’s mission and alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom.
• Familiarity, commitment to, and experience with equity and social justice and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary’s mission.

We embrace candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences, regardless of whether they satisfy all the specified requirements. We encourage you to apply, even if you have an unconventional or non-traditional background.

Job Specifications:

• Terms of employment: Regular, full-time, exempt position
• Reports to: Senior Director, People & Culture
• Direct report: Coordinator, Human Resources
• Pay: $70,000-80,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Location: Remote in the United States
• Travel: 1 to 4 times a year, regionally or nationally
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays; generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403(b) plan; flexible spending accounts; long-term disability insurance; free access to the CALM meditation app; and access to the Nivati wellness platform
• Technology: To ensure optimal performance of our remote technology, internet connections are required for all remote positions and are not supplied by the organization.

Our Process:

• Stage 1: 30-minute virtual interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager and Human Resources Coordinator
• Stage 2: 45-minute virtual interview with our Senior Director of People and Culture and General Counsel
• Stage 3: 45-minute virtual interview with our Chief of Staff and Chief Executive Officer
• Stage 4: Reference checks
• Stage 5: Job offer

Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and feel a sense of belonging. We work hard to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. We take our duty seriously to protect employees with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that our prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion is a strength and essential to achieving our mission. A diverse workforce brings many perspectives, ideas, and experiences, leading to more creative and effective solutions to our complex issues. By embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment, we foster a culture of belonging where innovation and growth can thrive. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization, including hiring and recruitment practices, employee development and training, and interactions with the communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are core components in fulfilling our mission of rescuing and protecting farmed animals from cruelty, and we are committed to creating a culture of respect, civility, and compassion for all.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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