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Job Description
The Director of People is responsible for shaping and implementing people strategies that drive performance, culture, and growth at Invisible Dynamics. This role is pivotal in aligning our talent, development programs, and culture initiatives with the company’s strategic objectives. The Director of People will champion a people-first approach, developing policies, programs, and initiatives that foster a positive and productive work environment and ensure the attraction, retention, and growth of top talent.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership- Serve as a key advisor to the executive team on all HR-related matters, contributing insights and recommendations on organizational development and team-building strategies.
- Drive the creation of a comprehensive people strategy aligned with ID’s business goals, focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
- Collaborate with leaders across the organization to align HR and people initiatives with business needs and growth objectives.
- Manage and report on key people metrics, such as turnover, engagement, and retention, making data-informed decisions to continuously improve the organization.
- Resource Management
- Regular communication of updates to key leadership and the CEO.
- Creating and managing org charts for current and projected states (3, 6, and 12 months).
- Tracking and reporting on FT vs. contractor allocations, rates, and contract end dates.
- Ensuring CEO financial approval for resourcing decisions.
- Defining roles for FT, contractor, and expert designations, and implementing processes for remote and international team members in line with agency philosophy.
- Communicating resourcing changes to the team in a timely and clear manner.
Talent Acquisition- Collaborate with ID Leadership to align on current and future talent requirements.
- Build and maintain a database of talent for contractor, full-time, and expert resources.
- Creation of Job Descriptions, and alignment with Hiring manager and CEO.
- Placement of Job Postings on ID website, LinkedIn and relevant industry partners.
- Identify and implement opportunities for ID to promote its employer brand.
- Develop talent pipelines and partnerships with recruitment agencies as needed to attract diverse, high-caliber candidates.
Hiring & Onboarding- Manage contracts that protect ID from risk and ensure they are signed, organized, and up-to-date.
- Ensure every team member has a clearly defined and communicated job description.
- Oversee a smooth onboarding process for new team members, including:
- Coordinating internal team communication from relevant team members.
- Ensuring alignment with new employee setup needs, such as computer, parking, phone, etc.
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive Onboarding and Employee Handbooks.
Policies- Update and implement HR policies—covering onboarding, PTO, time in lieu, expenses, employee benefits, and contractor agreements—to ensure compliance and alignment with company culture.
- Ensure legal compliance and adherence to industry standards across all people practices, including employee relations, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Lead the implementation of HR technologies to streamline operations, support data-driven decision-making, and enhance the employee experience.
Learning & Development- Performance Management
- Oversee the performance review process, implementing clear KPIs and review cycles that promote transparency and accountability.
- Lead the design of an annual performance review system, integrating monthly reflections to measure growth and contributions year-round.
- Partner with leadership to implement and monitor Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for employees, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Establish and implement ID’s Employee Performance Review and Personal Development programs.
- Learning & Development
- Support managers with tools, training, and resources for effective feedback, coaching, and employee development.
- Create company-wide opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Create and execute development programs that support employee growth, including career pathways, leadership development, and skill-building opportunities.
- Collaborate with the CEO to ensure clear processes for promotions, compensation evaluations, and updates.
- Partner with department leaders to assess team needs, identify skill gaps, and develop succession planning strategies.
Retention- Lead culture initiatives that promote ID’s values, drive engagement and maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Facilitate regular employee feedback mechanisms, such as engagement surveys and monthly reflection protocols, to identify and address areas of improvement.
- Design and manage employee recognition programs to celebrate individual and team accomplishments.
- Develop and lead DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) strategies to ensure an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Create and manage the internal culture calendar and programming
- Identify and manage team building opportunities - both at the company and department level
Logistics
The Director of People will be based out of our Los Angeles office, leading the support team with a commitment to in-person collaboration. Monday – Thursday required in the office, option Work-from-home Friday’s.
Interested?
Email a Cover Letter and CV to agency@invisibledynamics.com
