Senior Director, Human Resources
Company: The American Civil Liberties Union
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior
Director (Talent Management & Engagement) in the Human Resources
Department of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY. People
are at the center of our mission and our work. And we are dedicated
to cultivating the careers and well-being of a growing employee
base of 550+ people who are the heart of our institution. The Human
Resources team invests in the welfare and development of our
employees by creating a place where people love to work, grow their
careers, and contribute to the success of the organization. The
Human Resources department oversees the entire employee lifecycle
and strives to create a best-in-class employee experience through
its outreach efforts, total rewards, onboarding, learning and
development initiatives, and ongoing employee engagement. We are
responsible for creating, strengthening, and sustaining the
programs, processes, and policies that empower people, support and
advance the institution, and enable the ACLU to deliver on its
mission. Reporting to the Chief People Officer and working in close
collaboration with the Senior Director overseeing HR policy and
administration and the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, the Senior
Director will lead, develop, and manage a team of 5-6 and work
closely with leaders and teams across the organization, ensuring
that the ACLU maintains and strengthens its reputation as an
employer of choice and that its talent programs and employee
relations are leading-edge and well-administrated. The Senior
Director will join an HR team that invests in the welfare and
development of our employees by creating a place where people love
to work, grow their careers, and contribute to the success of the
organization. The Human Resources department oversees the entire
employee lifecycle and strives to create a best-in-class employee
experience through its outreach efforts, total rewards, onboarding,
learning and development initiatives, and ongoing employee
engagement. The Human Resources department is responsible for
creating, strengthening, and sustaining the programs, processes,
and policies that empower people, support and advance the
institution, and enable the ACLU to deliver on its mission. Two
labor unions represent sizeable portions of the ACLU's employee
base. United Auto Workers (UAW), Local 2110 represents the ACLU's
administrative staff, and Nonprofit Professional Employees Union
(NPEU) ("ACLU Staff United") represents all other non-managerial,
non-supervisory, and non-confidential employees. This represents
67% of the total ACLU employee base and requires a high degree of
engagement on matters of labor and employee relations, contract
negotiations, and ongoing labor-management engagement. The Senior
Director will be a key conduit to both unions and be responsible
for maintaining strong labor-management relations. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Director is responsible for overseeing the functional
areas of Talent and Employee Engagement, including all aspects of
the ACLU's talent related priorities, from recruiting and
onboarding to learning and professional development, to employee
relations. In all these capacities, the Senior Director will
coordinate closely with the Chief People Officer, Chief Equity &
Inclusion Officer, and others to ensure that all talent-related
practices are grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Specific areas of responsibility include:
Talent Acquisition and Development
The Senior Director will develop and implement effective programs
and initiatives related to talent acquisition, including
recruitment and outreach, working with search firms, ensuring
consistent hiring and onboarding practices, and providing training
and support around talent acquisition practices across the
organization and with ACLU state affiliates. They will also have
responsibility for the effective management of talent development
programs including existing internship and fellowship programs as
well as engagement with ACLU alumni. Learning and Professional
Development
With the goal of ensuring that ACLU team members at all levels are
engaged in continual learning and have access to professional
development opportunities, the Senior Director will oversee the
effective implementation of professional development plans,
coaching practices, and performance review systems. They will
ensure that these programs are innovative, progressive, and leading
edge with an eye toward individual and organizational growth and
employee retention. In addition, the Senior Director will assure
that all managers are effectively trained to implement these
initiatives at the team level.
Employee Wellness and Engagement
Driven by the belief that employee wellness is a critical element
for an engaged workforce, the Senior Director will provide
leadership and oversight for community building programs, including
"Lunch and Learns" and speaker series, wellness initiatives, and
retention strategies, such as Entry/Exit/Stay interviews and
recognition programs.
Labor and Employee Relations
In close collaboration with the Chief People Officer, Chief
Operating Officer and General Counsel, the Senior Director will
manage the range of labor relations matters with the ACLU's
bargaining units, including contract negotiations, collective
bargaining agreement implementation, grievance and performance
management issues, and the development and maintenance of labor
management relationships. They will participate in appropriate
meetings with units and representatives and update and advise
department heads and ACLU leadership on issues, laws, regulations,
and policy interpretation. Overall, the Senior Director will ensure
consistent and fair applications of all the ACLU policies and
procedures across the organization, strengthening organizational
values of transparency and equity. In addition to the priorities
outlined above, you will demonstrate a commitment to:
While it is understood that no one candidate will bring every
desired skill, characteristic, and experience, the following offers
a reflection of the ideal candidate profile.
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