Sierra Club is hiring a
People Partner

Summary

The job description is for a People Partner role in the People Department at Sierra Club. The role involves serving as a primary point of contact for personnel needs within an assigned client group, handling employee relations and conflict resolution, building and maintaining a supportive culture, and demonstrating specific skills and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a People Partner to your assigned client group
• Act as the first and primary point of contact for all personnel needs within your client group
• Proactively problem-solve to address and resolve employee questions with a service mindset, while always considering compliance
• Coach, support, and mentor managers in the application of employment policies and practices
• Ensure proper administration of our processes and that all items submitted by your client group are accurate and complete before they are sent for processing
• Partner closely with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure we deliver thoughtful, responsive, and comprehensive support to the Sierra Club community
• Provide support, advice, and guidance to staff and managers on navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics, especially across identity and positional authority
• Counsel managers on handling conversations about performance management (coaching, providing feedback, career growth, and performance improvement plans)
• Play a key role in the administration of the Equal Opportunity Policy such as advising and leading on the implementation of corrective actions
• Help build and maintain a welcoming, supportive, and thriving culture that reflects Sierra Club’s organizational values
• Champion the organization’s core values and serve as a key catalyst in establishing and growing a culture and systems centered in belonging, dignity, justice, and joy (BDJJ framework by Decolonize Design)
• Support and coach managers in building and growing successful teams, identifying and motivating high performers, and navigating difficult conversations
• Partner with Learning & Development to ensure cohesive and exceptional onboarding for the members of your client group
• Build relationships with staff at all levels grounded in trust and authenticity
• Develop and lead workshops for both staff and managers on topics designed to support a thriving, positive workplace culture