ABOUT ZERO TO THREE
Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. Our Core Values Statement: We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit our website at zerotothree.org.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
ZERO TO THREE is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring, advancement, and professional development. It is dedicated to diversity in its work, its staff, and community partners. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who shares our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports our mission to enhance outcomes for all children.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Lead Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Officer, with shared reporting to the Human Resources Director, this position will have primary responsibility for the organization’s Training & Organizational Development, Performance Management Programs, and providing mentorship to HR Generalists. As the subject matter expert in Training and Organizational Development, the incumbent will be accountable for creating, designing, developing, and implementing performance management and training strategies, programs, plans, and processes to support organizational goals and ZTT’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As the lead for employee relations matters, the incumbent will lead the intake, investigation, and recommendations for all employee grievances. This position requires a broad knowledge of human resources principles and practices and will assist with a variety of complex and routine HR functions and projects. Organization, clear communication (written and verbal), relationship building, and using data to inform and guide human resources-related decisions are core functions of this role.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Training & Organizational Development
- In collaboration with the Lead EDI Officer and HR Director, develops and implements organizational learning and development strategy for training initiatives
- Evaluates , monitors, measures and reports the learning and development activities throughout the organization to promote continuous improvement through training needs analysis, developing training plans and identifying training resources and materials
- Develops coaching strategies, implements dialogues that address specific concerns and issues, and oversees resolution of conflicts/disputes relating to diversity and/or cross- cultural initiatives and activities to support a learning culture.
- Keeps current on diversity programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field (e. g., professional association and educational groups, and professional development efforts)
Performance Management
- Manages and executes the development and implementation of organization’s performance management program to foster an organizational culture (or environment) of continuous improvement and high performance
- Supports current and future organizational needs through talent management and succession planning
- Analyzes and reports on measurement results
- Develops and conducts presentations and trainings to all levels of staff on performance management process and systems
- Works closely with supervisors/managers in developing and implementing performance improvement plans
- Maintains performance management system
Other General Duties
- In consultation with the Lead EDI Officer and HR Director
- Provides consultation to staff and managers on a variety of human resource/employee relations matters
- Reviews disciplinary matters, writes reports regarding investigations and makes disciplinary recommendations
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing grievances and other issues
- Completes special projects as needed
- Relaunch and lead Culture Committee and serve as a standing member of the REDI Committee
- Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Five to seven years Human Resources work experience
- Ability to interpret human resources policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Proven experience in working with and/or developing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
- Proven skills in designing training programs
- Strong facilitation skills for diverse audiences in size and scope
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
- Self-starter capable of working independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively and carry projects to completion according to deadlines
- High energy, creative, enthusiastic, motivational training style
- Proven ability to build relationships and deepen connections with diverse people, groups, and communities across all races, genders, sexual orientations, and generations
- Must be flexible, compassionate, and a good problem-solver
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate information to all levels of the organization
- Strong commitment and alignment of values with those of the organization
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, HRIS (Paylocity preferred but not required)
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality, tact, and discretion
- Attention to detail and time management is critical
- Ability to comfortably and competently navigate professional responsibilities and relationships in a remote environment
- Bi-lingual a plus
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
- Encourages and practices critical thinking
- Is self-reflective and empathic
- Recognizes the influence of workplace relationships on outcomes and results
- Maintains a respectful and accepting approach to others
- Awareness of the influence of the larger context on individual behavior
- Collaboratively and creatively supports the work efforts of colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the organization
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience specializing in Human Resources, or Training and Organizational Development
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position's salary is estimated to be mid $80,000s to $105,000 depending on experience, geo-location, budget, and other comparable and similarly scoped internal positions. In addition to salary, ZERO TO THREE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HRA, retirement contributions, generous leave benefits and more.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is frequently required to use finger dexterity and sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. Also, they may need to remain seated for extended periods, can perform repetitive motions, and reach for objects. An employee is frequently required to hold a writing instrument, communicate verbally, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information. They may be required to grasp objects, push, and pull objects, bend, stand, walk, squat, or kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for data preparation or analysis, and expansive reading. May need to lift up to 30 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job. Depending on work location, the incumbent will typically work indoors in a heated and air-conditioned office, with a mixture of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent light with low to moderate noise levels or be subject to working conditions conducive to a home environment. When travel is expected, the incumbent will be exposed to outside environmental conditions during those times.
ZERO TO THREE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to provide individual feedback to candidates regarding the status of their application. If selected to move forward in the process, someone from the hiring team will contact you regarding next steps.
