Director Of People & Culture

A.C. Coy • Bethel Park, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of People & Culture is a strategic, approachable, and trusted leader who advises executives, coaches managers, and supports employees. The role requires deep human resources expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to guide a growing organization while building an inclusive, people-centered workplace that enables employees and the organization to thrive.

This leader partners with executives on people strategy and organizational effectiveness; oversees the employee lifecycle and talent programs; advances culture, learning, and leadership development; advises on employee relations and employment practices; manages compliance and risk; and oversees compensation, benefits, HRIS, and other HR operations. The position is onsite in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is full-time and permanent. Work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8–10 years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Equivalent combinations of education, certification, and relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience leading HR functions in a nonprofit, mission-driven, or community-based organization.
• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement people strategies aligned with the organization's mission, values, and goals.
• Advise on workforce planning, organizational structure, succession planning, and talent development.
• Assess organizational needs and recommend strategies to improve employee engagement, performance, and effectiveness.
• Lead change management initiatives and support leaders through organizational growth and transition.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career development, and offboarding.
• Develop strategies to attract, engage, and retain high-performing, mission-aligned talent.
• Promote an inclusive employee experience that supports belonging, collaboration, and well-being.
• Monitor workforce trends and identify opportunities to strengthen employer brand and talent pipelines.
• Champion a people-centered culture reflecting organizational values and a commitment to serving diverse communities.
• Design and implement learning, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities for employees and managers.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, mentorship, and management development programs.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and assess organizational culture to identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish consistent channels for staff feedback and ensure feedback is addressed promptly.
• Advise and coach managers and leaders on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and sensitive personnel matters.
• Promote fair, consistent, and legally compliant employment practices.
• Support leaders in developing high-performing teams and maintaining a positive, respectful work environment.
• Provide candid, respectful feedback to leadership when practices, structures, or communications may contribute to employee or culture challenges.
• Serve as an approachable staff resource, improve cross-functional collaboration, and help reduce organizational silos.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain and review HR policies, procedures, and practices for legal compliance and alignment with industry best practices.
• Partner with leadership to identify and mitigate organizational and employment-related risks.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance with applicable employment requirements.
• Oversee compensation planning, benefits administration, HRIS systems, and other HR operations.
• Evaluate and recommend competitive and equitable compensation and benefits practices.
• Manage external vendor, consultant, and service-provider relationships for operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Use data and metrics to assess workforce trends and inform strategic decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director