Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness and Culture

Rung for Women • St. Louis, MO

1d • $99,000 - $103,000

About The Position

Rung for Women is looking for like-minded individuals to join our team of passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to inspiring women to climb the economic ladder. We envision a world where all women can lead equitable and abundant lives. Rung offers professional and personal development opportunities, along with a supportive community of women who want to earn a thriving wage and overcome the systemic economic, social, and health barriers to wealth creation. We believe in unlocking potential and possibilities in our staff and Members. In 2024, Rung will focus on career pathways in the technology and advanced manufacturing industries. Rung for Women partners with employers and training providers who offer a fast-track to a new career through short-term industry-specific training, on-the-job training, and/or apprenticeships. Our Members gain access to a community of like-minded women, health and wellness amenities, and childcare to support them in achieving their goals. Since our launch in March of 2021, more than 500 women have begun a journey with Rung. Many of them have completed coaching, and career training, and have achieved better employment opportunities and increased their income. Rung for Women’s model provides a focus on industries with the most high-impact career and income opportunities for women. If you would like to be a part of an organization that is disrupting the status quo in women’s personal and professional lives, Rung for Women is the place for you!
Rung for Women exists to support women in achieving economic independence and personal agency. As our Senior Director of Organizational Development & Culture, you will be the architect of how we work together to make that mission possible — through high-performing teams, joyful collaboration, and equitable systems. This is a senior-level, strategy-execution role focused on organizational development, performance, leadership effectiveness, and culture building. You will guide Rung’s internal development: leading how we manage performance, grow leaders, align cross-functional work, and shape culture. While core HR functions are supported by a PEO, you will ensure that all people-related systems reflect our values and mission. This role is not just about operations. It's about creating the conditions where people can thrive and do their best work — in service of the women we support.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in organizational development, culture leadership, people strategy, or similar
• 5+ years of experience as an HR generalist or employee relations specialist
• Experience leading performance management, team development, or culture transformation
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and coaching skills
• A mission-aligned organizational development leader with a proven ability to design people systems that support clarity, accountability, and growth.
• A culture strategist who can translate values into behaviors, practices, and rituals that foster connection and joy.
• A trusted strategic partner with executive presence and high emotional intelligence — able to lead across levels and functions.
• An experienced facilitator and integrator who can align teams, manage change, and bring structure to complexity.
• Deeply committed to equity and empowerment, with a leadership style grounded in care, clarity, and courage.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with EOS or similar strategic operating systems strongly preferred
• Nonprofit or mission-driven leadership experience a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Organizational Development & Performance: Design and lead Rung’s performance systems to ensure all staff and teams are aligned, supported, and accountable to strategic outcomes. Design and lead Rung’s performance management systems: goal-setting, reviews, growth planning, and feedback. Ensure every role is clearly defined, aligned to mission, and connected to strategic priorities. Develop tools and systems that support cross-functional planning, execution, and accountability. Use staff feedback, engagement data, and organizational assessments to inform continuous improvement.
• Culture & Leadership Development: Shape and sustain a joyful, inclusive, and equity-centered culture. Steward a joyful, inclusive, and values-aligned culture that is consistent across the organization. Lead leadership and manager development programs, aligned with Rung’s values and mission. Facilitate culture rituals, recognition systems, and communication practices that reinforce belonging and team cohesion. Promote equity, wellness, and trauma-informed practices across all levels of the organization.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Strategy Execution: Drive strategic execution, cross-functional alignment, and resolutions of key issues to ensure operational clarity and focus through internal rhythms and accountability systems. Serve as Rung’s EOS Integrator, working closely with the CEO to turn vision into traction. Lead effective team cadences (L10s, planning meetings), facilitate issue resolution, and monitor execution of strategic initiatives. Build and maintain the company scorecard and lead quarterly Rocks planning and tracking. Ensure organizational clarity and alignment through communication, documentation, and planning systems.
• Strategic HR Oversight (via PEO): Provide HR oversight by acting as the internal HR point person. Liaise with PEO for HR compliance, employee relations, benefits, and policy alignment. Ensure all people practices reflect Rung’s values and promote equity, fairness, and transparency. Support onboarding, offboarding, and policy refinement with a focus on experience and dignity. Partner with leadership to address HR escalations or concerns, when needed. Manage the PEO contract and relationship to ensure responsive service, values alignment, and cost-effective HR support for the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision (majority of the cost for employees is paid by Rung) plus short- and long-term disability insurance (fully paid by Rung)
• Retirement: dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of the employee’s annual salary after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off: Up to three weeks of vacation, 1 week off at end of December, 1 week of sick time, 20 hours of volunteer time, and 9 holidays each year
• Flexibility: flexible work schedule and ability to work from home up to two days/week
• Paid personal and family leave: up to 12 weeks paid time off annually for the birth of your child or to respond to your own serious illness; up to 2 weeks to respond to a loved-one's illness (after 1 year of employment)
• Cell Phone Reimbursement: up to $75 monthly
• Professional Development: up to $2,000 annually to further your professional development, plus quarterly professional development in-services
• Team Building: organized activities throughout the year for departments and all staff to build a strong staff community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed