Managing Director, People and Culture
Position Summary
Met Council seeks a mission-driven, people-centered HR leader to guide transformative digital growth and culture change. The Managing Director, People and Culture will run core HR operations while building organization-wide frameworks for assessments, performance management, and professional development and will lead change management as we adopt AI and digital tools that free staff for more mission-critical work.
Candidate Profile
Strategic Human Resources Leadership: Lead recruitment, retention, performance, and succession planning; align HR with organization goals and workforce trends; use data to inform decisions.
Digital Change & Responsible AI: Evaluate and integrate tools (automation, chatbots, predictive analytics); communicate AI clearly to non-technical staff; anticipate privacy, bias, and compliance risks; build digital adaptability.
Operational Excellence & Team Development: Oversee HR operations, process improvements, and policy implementation; mentor the HR team; streamline with technology; handle complex issues with fairness.
Engagement & Culture: Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative environment; guide managers through change; design programs for growth and career development; encourage open feedback.
Compensation, Benefits & Compliance: Administer competitive comp/benefits; ensure compliance; run policy/process audits; train managers and HR staff.
Candidate Qualifications
Collaborative, mission-driven leader with excellent relationship-building and discretion.
10+ years in HR (5+ executive). BS/BA required; MBA/MA/MS and SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred.
Proven change-leadership; familiarity with ADP Workforce Now, ClearCompany, and payroll a plus.
Compensation
$185,000 to $200,000 per year
Benefits
Major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
FSA
403(b) with employer contribution
Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays