Pillar Search and HR Consulting is proud to partner with Boston-based Volunteer Lawyers Project in their search for a Director of People and Culture. The ideal candidate is a Human Resources leader with proven experience in Human Resources and promoting DEI initiatives, and an interest in helping Volunteer Lawyer’s Project to advance their mission of increasing access to justice by delivering high quality pro bono civil legal services to eligible clients in the Greater Boston area.

POSITION: Director of People and Culture

DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM with one unpaid hour for lunch

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

LOCATION: Remote and 7 Winthrop Square, Floor 2, Boston, MA 02110

STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: $100,000

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) has grown in the last several years. Since 2015, the organization has seen an increase in the number of employees from fewer than 20 to more than 40. The organization’s human resources management function has historically been combined with finance and administration.  With the organization’s substantial growth, VLP has determined a need for a dedicated human resources professional.

The Director of People and Culture will manage all aspects of the organization’s human resources function, including hiring practices, recruitment, employee retention, organizational and professional development strategies. The Director will partner strategically with VLP’s leadership team to shape employee relations strategies and practices and ensure appropriate employee development and opportunities for advancement. The Director will assess organizational needs, and champion, promote, and continue to guide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) processes and initiatives.

Candidate must be able to commute into the office when we return to in-person operations and must have access to a secure internet connection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Serve as the DEI subject matter expert on internal and external best practices and lead the culture change
• Lead the development, implementation, and evolution of DEI initiatives across the organization
• Manage organizational hiring practices, recruitment, and employee retention
• Manage training and development, compensation, and employee benefits programs
• Oversee performance evaluations to ensure merit-based, equitable compensation
• Serve on the DEI Committee as the liaison between staff and DEI efforts
• Develop and deliver content for diversity and inclusion education programs that will drive culture change
• Develop metrics and reporting mechanisms to effectively measure, track and report progress to goals
• Plan, organize, and implement various diversity outreach efforts and strategies
• Manage onboarding and offboarding employees, including reference checks, new employee orientation, exit interviews, and ensuring appropriate coordination of continuing benefits
• Manage hiring committees to ensure compliance with approved hiring process and attention to DEI
• Manage communication of DEI content for VLP materials (website, recruiting materials, etc.)
• Develop and foster positive relationships across the organization
• Serve as reporting person for staff concerns, specifically related to DEI, hiring, or other related issues
• Develop restorative conflict resolution process and other organizational processes, as determined necessary
• Manage staff professional development programand make budgetary recommendations to the Executive Director for employee investment
• Other program duties as needed or assigned by the Executive Director

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8-10+ years of leadership and management experience in HR, DEI, consulting, or related functions, with a demonstrated success designing and delivering DEI programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources management
• Extensive understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices
• Experience with HR compliance and employment laws
• Experience designing and/or managing internal grievance programs
• Experience with progressive discipline and termination of employees

PREFERRED EDUCATION/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE:

• SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) Certification
• Certification in Mediation
• Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to state bar

REQUIRED MENTAL/PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage stress and identify self-care as needed
• Ability to balance multiple objectives
• Ability to make informed decisions

Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Their ideal candidates is respectful of an inclusive work environment. VLP strives to ensure that those working in the organization reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. VLP encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

Volunteer Lawyers Project has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the Director of People and Culture search. Please submit your resume and cover letter (required) in confidence to Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

ABOUT PILLAR SEARCH & HR CONSULTING:  

A woman-owned business founded in Boston in 2015, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations across the country, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization.