People & Culture Lead

Lodestarcs; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm is seeking a People & Culture Lead in Washington, DC to drive engagement and build a positive workplace culture. This role includes improving employee experiences and embedding culture into practices. Candidates need 5+ years in HR, excellent project management skills, and a passion for fostering inclusive environments. The firm offers competitive salary and potential travel and relocation expenses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR, culture, or engagement experience in a virtual environment.
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Passionate about people and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead culture and engagement strategy for virtual workforce.
• Improve employee experience throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop initiatives reinforcing company values.

Skills

HR experience

Inclusion strategies

Project management

Relationship building

Organizational change

Storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Job description

Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking a People & Culture Lead to join our team. We are a fast‑growing small business (named to Inc5000's list of fast‑growing private companies in America and Best Places to Work for multiple years in a row), seeking dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with Lodestar Consulting Inc.

As a management and technology consulting firm, we focus on hiring and developing top talent to provide superior support to our clients, and to grow and develop our team for long‑term repeatable success. Our team members are experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations to ensure our client’s needs are met. If you love to solve problems, assist clients in emerging technologies, or simply drive meaningful change for clients, there’s a place for you at Lodestar Consulting!

As a People & Culture Lead you will help to design and deliver systems, programs, and experiences that help bring our culture to life — creating a workplace where employees feel engaged, valued, and included. By equipping leaders and managers with practical tools, insights, and resources, this role ensures culture is embedded into everyday moments.

In this role, you will support all organizational Departments, including our People Department, Business Operations, recruiting, and internal/external marketing efforts. These responsibilities would include (but not limited to):

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and drive culture and engagement strategy for a growing and diverse virtual workforce
• Improve and enhance the employee experience from sourcing through separation/retirement
• Support new hire orientation, recognition, internal communications, and mentorship programs
• Develop and steward culture‑building initiatives that reinforce company values and the employee experience
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on building engaged, inclusive teams and embedding culture into operational practices
• Lead the design, execution, and communication of engagement surveys, pulse checks, and feedback mechanisms
• Translate survey insights into enterprise‑level action plans, tools, and resources to activate and encourage employee engagement year‑round
• Equip leaders—particularly leaders in our operational environments—with the tools, training, and accountability needed to foster high engagement within their teams
• Drive execution of the company’s strategy, ensuring alignment to company‑wide annual goals and quarterly objectives
• Stay current on external trends and best practices in engagement and inclusion, bringing innovative approaches to the organization
• Consistently demonstrate company values in daily work, acting as an example for peers
• Organize and execute virtual team‑building activities, lunch & learns, workshops, and culture‑related virtual and in‑person events
• Act as a conduit between leadership and team members, providing feedback and ensuring company‑wide alignment
• Support People Department, recruiting, and company‑wide marketing efforts
• Support Business Operations and other assigned functions as necessary
• Work directly with the Company President and Principals to execute annual and quarterly company priorities

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR, culture, engagement, and/or inclusion experience in a complex, virtual environment
• Strong understanding of inclusion strategies and best practices
• Strong project management experience with the ability to lead
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Ability to balance building strategies with practical execution
• Passionate about people and culture, with a deep commitment to creating an environment where everyone can thrive
• Strong storyteller who can inspire and mobilize employees around culture and inclusion
• Ability to drive organizational change
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate, listen, and advocate
• Deeply aligned with the company's vision, mission, and core values
• Proactive in building relationships across a virtual workforce
• Must be self‑driven and able to think big picture and strategically

Education

• Bachelors Degree in HR, Organizational Change, Business, or related degree preferred

Salary commensurate with experience. Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate. If you are looking to learn and contribute to a rapidly growing consulting and financial management business, we'd love to hear from you.

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Lodestar Consulting, Inc. provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job‑protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA.

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