People & Culture Lead

Lodestar Consulting•Washington, DC

2d•Remote

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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