The Asian American Foundation · 21 hours ago
Head of People
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expThe Asian American Foundation serves the AANHPI community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity. They are seeking a Head of People to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all HR functions, ensuring a cohesive and inclusive employee experience.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Lead and evolve TAAF's people strategy to support growth, strengthen culture, and advance our mission and values
Build reliable and scalable HR operations and systems (tools, reporting, documentation, recordkeeping), supervise HR staff, and manage the HR budget
Drive inclusive, equitable, and compliant recruiting, hiring, onboarding and retention practices that build a diverse, high-performing workforce
Serve as a trusted resource to managers and staff, addressing employee relations issues with fairness, discretion and care
Strengthen and oversee performance and development systems including goal-setting, feedback, evaluations, learning programs, leadership development and succession planning
Administer the organization's total rewards strategy in partnership with the COO ensuring programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with nonprofit realities
Oversee payroll in partnership with Finance and ensure smooth, accurate HR operations across the employee lifecycle
Partner closely with senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational design and change management to help teams thrive through growth
Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; ensure compliance with employment laws and nonprofit regulations
Identify and manage HR-related risk, partnering with legal counsel as needed on complex matters, investigations and compliance
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five or more years of progressive HR and people leadership experience with at least three years in a senior role leading people and teams; nonprofit, philanthropic or mission-driven experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success designing and implementing people strategies in high-growth, matrixed or multi-site organizations
Expertise in talent acquisition, organizational development, culture strategy, performance management, compensation, employee relations and employment law
Hands-on experience analyzing, designing and administering employee benefits programs including open enrollment, plan changes, vendor and broker management, compliance, and ongoing employee support
Experience supporting leaders through organizational change and navigating complexity with clarity and steadiness
Ability to design and implement multi-year people strategies aligned to mission, values, and organizational goals
Skilled in building an inclusive, values-driven culture
Strong knowledge of leadership development, coaching practices, and performance management frameworks (e.g., OKRs)
Comprehensive knowledge of designing and administering employee benefits programs including, current healthcare trends, compliance, and industry trends
Understanding of compensation strategy, job architecture, HRIS, and multi-state compliance (NY, CA)
Ability to manage complex employee relations issues, investigations, accommodations, and labor law requirements with fairness and discretion
Competence in using data and workforce insights to inform decisions, diagnose trends, and strengthen organizational health
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and change-management skills; able to build trust and alignment across a multi-office organization
Deep commitment to TAAF's mission and understanding of issues affecting AANHPI communities
Preferred
A Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development or a related discipline is highly preferred
Nonprofit, philanthropic or mission-driven experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Health insurance (including dental and vision)
401k retirement plan
Company
The Asian American Foundation
The Asian American Foundation is a convener, incubator committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for the AAPI community.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
Panda ExpressThe Kroger Co. Foundation & Kroger Feedback Online
2022-08-03Grant· $1M
2022-05-27Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Isabel Kim
Chief Financial Officer
Audrey Yamamoto
Chief Operating Officer
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