People & Culture Leader for Mission-Driven Nonprofit

Downtown Phoenix Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA with employer contribution

PTO + 11 paid holidays

403(b)

Cell phone stipend & wellness reimbursement

Free downtown parking

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead HR initiatives in Downtown Phoenix. This includes managing recruitment, guiding employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of HR experience and strong judgment skills. With benefits like HSA contributions and PTO, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive HR or people operations experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading recruitment and employee relations work.
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including screening and first-round interviews.
• Guide employee relations, performance management, and people-related decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices.

Skills

Strong judgment

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Education

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Job description

A community-focused nonprofit is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead HR initiatives in Downtown Phoenix. This includes managing recruitment, guiding employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of HR experience and strong judgment skills. With benefits like HSA contributions and PTO, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization.