Remote Head of People & Culture

Summary

Join AIP Publishing as we seek a visionary leader to oversee human resources and internal communication functions for our 140 employees across eight northeast states. As a member of the Executive Management Team, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for organizational development, training, coaching, and all ongoing human resources/people and culture responsibilities.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience as the head of HR for an organization or a business unit, preferably in a STEM or academic environment; business acumen reflective of deep cross-function strategic planning
• Significant experience with full responsibility for a team (structure; budget; hiring, development, and termination; vendor selection and management)
• Proficient knowledge in all HR functions; ability to toggle tactical and strategic contributions
• Experience leading organization development and strategic internal communication initiatives, with a record of accomplishments in change management, people metrics and enterprise capability development
• Experience optimizing practices for a remote-first workforce
• 5+ years’ experience designing, implementing, and evaluating new initiatives (projects or programs)
• A proclivity for analytic and critical thinking balanced with high emotional intelligence
• Executive-level communication and problem-solving skills that features thought leadership, curiosity, and authenticity
• Emotional maturity and resilience: effectively navigates through ambiguity, working in the gray and readily adapts to change; adjusts approach to work effectively with complex personas and conditions
• BSc or MSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology or relevant field
• SPHR and/or other relevant certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Implement a cohesive enterprise people strategy that aligns with AIPP’s business goals and reflects functional best practices
• Serve as the organization’s “Maintainer” in upholding enterprise ways of working, standards and methods; coach direct reports and colleagues on how to deepen and integrate best practices within their groups and across the organization
• Serve as a collaborative partner and strategic advisor to senior leadership in developing organizational strategy and focus on a transformational talent agenda designed to recruit, develop, and retain the very best talent
• Set direction for training, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and measurement for a high-performance culture
• Coach direct reports and other contributors for effective management and execution; individually contribute as necessary
• Evaluate current functional capabilities; architect and manage changes that result in reliable, best-in-class services that advance organizational priorities
• Develop internal communication strategies that align people to business priorities, the enterprise view, culture principles and ways of working. Promote best practices to measure and adjust tactics in a remote-first environment
• Build on the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the productive values of DEI by bringing an intentional focus on and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Cultivate a work environment that promotes psychological safety, inclusion, and trust
• Construct reports and recommendations for the executive team and Board of Managers
• Facilitate the cross-function culture change advisory group; partner with stakeholders to ideate strategies for training, deepening key practices, optimizing remote-first working, and evaluating progress
• Ensure the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices
• Lead new initiatives and steward resources with strong business acumen and proven methods
• Demonstrate our values and collective practices individually; advance them systemically: Effective Teaming; Agility; Leveraging Difference; Accountability & Results; Shared Purpose & Values

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Competitive medical, dental and vision options
• Exceptional retirement benefits
• Training opportunities
• Tuition assistance