Chief People and Culture Officer

Job Description

Description:

Our Mission

Our mission is to leverage the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities.

Our Vision

We believe that the fight against hunger and the fight against poverty are one and the same. We envision a future in which food is recognized as a human right and every person is able to feed themselves and their families in dignity. Together, we work to create a more nourished, prosperous region.

The Foodlink Way

Act With Compassion

Take Responsibility

Be a Team Player

Listen, Learn, Adapt

Job Title: Chief People and Culture Officer

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: President & CEO

Supervises: Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Administrative Assistant, Employee Development & Wellness Specialist

Status: Full-time, exempt

Job Level: 10

Updated: February 2024

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief People and Culture Officer position is a hands-on leadership role responsible for human resource functions, including compensation and benefits, learning and development, talent acquisition, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, payroll, as well as safety and compliance. The CPCO leads all culture practices to ensure a positive employee experience aligned with the core values and mission of the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

Manage, mentor and coach direct reports in setting performance standards and providing individualized professional development plans for each member, thereby ensuring high employee performance.

Provide advice and strategic counsel to CEO, particularly in regard to organizational design and growth.

Play an active role in the strategic deliberations of the senior leadership team.

Provide strategic, mission-driven stewardship of Foodlink resources which includes active participation in the annual budget process and leadership over the payroll, fringe and professional development budgets and related financial management and reporting.

Human Resources

Lead and develop strategies for all HR matters including compensation and benefits.

Develop comprehensive recruitment and retention plans to meet staffing needs and promote DEI

Resolve employee relations issues

Provide advice and guidance to management related to labor relations.

Manage relationships with outside vendors and community partners for recruiting, benefits, etc.

Leads internal retirement committee 401(k) and board HR Committee

Oversight of bi-weekly payroll process and annual payroll related requirements.

Compliance

Maintains knowledge and compliance of federal and state employment laws

Ensures compliance with worker’s comp and safety programs

Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the staffing and training functions; ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance

Culture, Safety & Wellness

Ensure that the organization’s values are reflected in people-oriented decisions.

Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures to support effective, inclusive, fair and consistent management of staff throughout the organization

Identify, create and implement opportunities to promote diversity, equity and inclusion at Foodlink.

Oversee employee engagement strategies and the implementation of learning & development programs

Explore creative, progressive and holistic ways to support employees in conjunction with the Employee Development Specialist

Promote the well-being and safety of all employees, supporting the work of the Safety & Compliance Senior ManagerRequirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.

Active HRIC and/or SHRM certification strongly preferred

Eight–ten (8-10) years hands on work experience in the human resource area combined with 5 or more years in a leadership position.

Expert level knowledge of NY State Labor laws

High level of emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills; ability to make sound judgments

Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to diverse audiences with different lived experiences

Strong project management skills

Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems and payroll processing systems (Paylocity).

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Effectively prioritize an ever-changing workload in a responsible and efficient manner.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time position paid on a salary basis, ranging from $116,000-$145,794/annual (DOE). Foodlink covers 100% of individual health and dental insurance with the ability to acquire family coverage with pretax dollars. In addition to generous paid time off (PTO), we observe 14 paid holidays throughout the year. Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement savings plan upon hire. Eligible for generous employer match after 1 year of service.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel items such as documents. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Able to lift bulk objects or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all- inclusive. Employees will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as required.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Foodlink is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Foodlink we believe that anti-hunger work is only possible with a commitment to removing barriers caused by systems of oppression that perpetuate hunger and poverty. We recognize that systematic injustice and bias disproportionately impact some identities more than others.

Foodlink is actively working to center equity- the fair treatment of all people- in everything that we do so that everyone in our region has access to nourishing food that reflects and values cultural differences.

Foodlink is committed to listening and supporting solutions to hunger that are sourced from people and communities with lived/living experience of hunger and poverty, and to responding where inequities exist.

Foodlink is committed to taking great care to cultivate internal culture and practices that support diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We aim to foster an environment in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and understands their connection to the Foodlink mission.

Foodlink employees have a responsibility to always treat others with dignity and respect. Employees are expected to always exhibit conduct that reflects our values and promotes equity and inclusion during work, and at work functions.