Senior HR Director: Culture, Talent & Growth (Hybrid)

We are seeking a seasoned and mission-driven Senior Director of Human Resources to lead our people strategy and oversee all aspects of full-cycle HR within a nonprofit environment. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, driving initiatives that support organizational growth, culture, and long-term sustainability.As a key member of the leadership team, this individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while building structure, consistency, and scalable HR practices across the organization.This is an ideal opportunity for a self-directed leader who thrives with autonomy- someone who can quickly assess, prioritize, and execute, take full ownership of outcomes, and maintain high standards of delivery. The right candidate knows when to delegate and when to roll up their sleeves, balancing approachability with the ability to hold firm on business needs.Key Responsibilities:1.Culture, Engagement & Organizational Effectiveness – 25%Champion a mission-driven, inclusive, and high-performance cultureLead employee engagement initiatives, feedback strategies, and action planningPartner with leadership on organizational design, change management, and team effectivenessDrive DEI and culture-building initiatives aligned with organizational valuesTalent Acquisition & Workforce Planning – 20%Oversee full-cycle recruiting strategy and executionDevelop workforce planning strategies to support organizational growthEnhance employer branding and candidate experiencePartner with leaders to attract and retain top talentDesign and manage competitive, equitable compensation structuresOversee benefits strategy, vendor management, and annual renewals (e.g., open enrollment)Ensure programs align with budget considerations and market competitivenessEmployee Relations & Performance Management – 15%Provide guidance on complex employee relations mattersOversee performance management processes, coaching frameworks, and leadership supportEnsure fair, consistent, and compliant employee practicesDevelop and implement training and leadership development programsSupport succession planning and internal talent mobilityFoster a culture of continuous learning and professional growthHR Operations, Compliance & Systems – 10%Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit regulationsOversee HR policies, audits, and risk managementEvaluate and optimize HR systems, processes, and data reportingLead, mentor, and develop the HR teamDrive execution of HR initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic prioritiesExperience Requirements:10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership rolesStrong knowledge of HR best practices, compliance, and organizational developmentProven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence decisionsExperience improving or refining HR processes and systemsEducation Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field requiredPreferred Qualifications:SHRM certification, or equivalent certification preferredExperience building or scaling HR functions in growing organizationsStrong background in culture-building and employee engagement initiativesExperience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizationsAssociation Wide Responsibilities & Values (expectations of everyone)Provide honest and ongoing communication as needed to support success throughout the organizationMeet established deadlines for all projects, reports and communications for all audiences both internally and externally.Provide high-quality products, reports, communications and projects for all audiences internally and externally.Be fair, consistent, responsive and supportive of leaders, staff, board members, members and vendorsHelp PPAI to continually seek improvement. Be prepared to personally manage changes taking place within PPAI and the industry.Be empowered, accountable and responsible for your career success, actions, influence and impact upon the organization as a whole.Foster cultural values, mission and overall organizational guidelines of PPAI.Job StatusFLSA Status: ExemptJob Status: Full-TimeDaily Schedule: FlexibleWork Location: Position must work from HQ location with Hybrid Remote Work ModelPhysical ActivityStandingLiftingPushing/PullingExtended work hours, extended weeks (endurance requirement)Trade show floor or event venuesTemperature controlled environmentTravel: 5%PPAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)J-18808-Ljbffr