Manager of Talent and Culture

The Manager of Talent and Culture (MTC) is a vital member of the Talent and Culture department, responsible for supporting the foundation's talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational culture initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director of Talent and Culture, the MTC will assist in crafting and executing HR policies and programs that align with Paul M. Angell Family Foundation’s (PMAFF) mission, vision, and strategic objectives.

In a dynamic environment that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, the MTC will act as a trusted partner to various departments, ensuring that talent management strategies attract high-quality candidates and cultivate a motivated and diverse workforce. This role requires a proactive and solution-oriented approach, combining expertise in human resources with a deep understanding of organizational culture.

The MTC will support efforts to enhance the employee experience, from recruitment to retention, by implementing best practices in performance management, employee relations, and equity initiatives. By promoting PMAFF’s values, the MTC will contribute to fostering a workplace that encourages open communication, recognition of achievements, and continuous professional development.

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a passion for fostering an inclusive workplace, and to ensure our commitment to work towards a world of thriving and equitable communities in which the promise and power of the arts flourish, and where healthy oceans sustainably support the human and other animal species that depend on them.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position located in Chicago, IL.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Support in the design and implementation of a comprehensive full-cycle recruitment strategy.
• Support recruitment efforts for intern and full-time roles including job advertisement, candidate interviews, manager training, candidate evaluation, phone screenings, and offer letter preparation.
• Represent PMAFF at job fairs and manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies and search consultants.

Staff Development

• Support with the performance management system, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals.
• Train supervisors and employees on performance monitoring and feedback techniques.
• Assist employees in setting objectives that support PMAFF’s priorities.
• Ensure timely submission of 90-day evaluations, quarterly check-ins, and annual performance reviews.

Employee Relations, Culture, and Equity

• Coordinates staff recognition events, and meetings to promote a healthy, social workforce climate
• Address employee relations issues and promote equity within the organization.
• Oversee PMAFF Engagement Committee and participate on various internal and interdepartmental committees.

Human Resources Administration

• Support post payroll processes and maintain the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Maintain company organizational chart.
• Manages projects and provides administrative support to achieve HR Department objectives as assigned. Tracks progress on key HR metrics.
• Oversee the maintenance of paper and electronic personnel records.
• Draft and distribute announcements regarding new hires, promotions, recognitions, and transitions within PMAFF.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• Minimum of five years of Human Resources experience (preference for candidates with experience in equity, recruitment, employee relations, and benefit administration).
• Experience with Paylocity or similar web-based payroll systems preferred
• Experience and background working in nonprofit or social sector

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Exhibit organizational values of Excellence, Respect, Humility, Empathy, Authenticity, and Collaboration
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with excellent computer and database skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with innate attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to present information to all levels of staff
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing effective and respected diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.
• Strong organizational development/design and change management experience with the ability to lead, plan, manage, and implement change.
• Strong employee relations experience; able to coach and educate staff effectively addressing performance issues and gaps.
• Dedicated to an organizational-wide culture of learning.
• Must have a high level of professionalism and integrity and the capacity to maintain the utmost level of confidentiality

While employed in this position, the employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed in this job description. The employee is an employee at will, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time by written notice to the other. Nothing in this job description is to be deemed to create a contract of employment for a specific period.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The position is a salaried, exempt, full-time position with a salary range of $90,000 to $115,000 annually, depending on professional and lived experience. Additionally, PMAFF offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, vision, and dental insurance, PTO, and holidays.

Currently, the position will function within a hybrid working environment with alternating remote and three on-site workdays and may have in-person obligations that grow over time within Chicagoland and beyond with possible travel outside Illinois for in-person meetings, conferences, etc.

Process Timeline

Resumes will be accepted on a rolling basis, with in-person interviews scheduled to begin by mid-January 2025. Due to process integrity, only formal interviews will be conducted—no informal meetings will be held. The expected hire date is between late January and early February 2025.

OUR DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CORE VALUE

Paul M. Angell Family Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with applicable local, state, and federal antidiscrimination laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employees or applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, ancestry, marital status, protective order status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, work authorization status, pregnancy and the potential or intention to become pregnant, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, status as a victim of domestic, sexual, gender or criminal violence, certain arrest or criminal history records, lack of a permanent mailing address or a mailing address that is a shelter or social services provider, and use of lawful products outside of work during non-working hours. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon these characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.