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World Central Kitchen is hiring aDirector, People and Culture

Description

World Central Kitchen, Inc. (WCK) seeks a talented and committed Director, People and Culture to provide leadership for our entire global team. Part of a growing People team, the successful candidate must be a true expert in people relations and culture building management, experienced in implementing strategic plans that build proactive strategies, solutions, and guidelines that ensure the people's experience and leadership effectiveness are at its peak.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in people relations, performance, and talent development, who also has experience in supporting teams in challenging, fast-paced, and ever-changing environments. The ideal candidate should have a passion for guiding and leading innovative and socially responsible people practices, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will need to oversee sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion while fostering a positive, high-performance culture. Experience in sectors such as military, emergency response, culinary, humanitarian, or event management, where adaptability and resilience are key, is highly desirable. This role will focus on ensuring that teams are equipped to navigate complex and evolving operational demands.

This new role will report to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and work in concert with the People team and senior leaders across our growing global organization. This role requires a sincere commitment to WCK’s mission and the expertise and empathy to provide effective leadership while promoting and enabling a fair and inclusive workplace.

This position is for a full-time exempt hybrid role, located in Washington DC. The role will require onsite presence at our headquarters office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert-level guidance, advice, and support to People colleagues, executives, and people managers across WCK.
  • Foster a culture of inclusion and drive engagement through the design and implementation of innovative and impactful initiatives as a trusted adviser with all levels of leadership in providing continuous training and development regarding how to encourage positive staff interactions and communication.
  • Innovate and execute the annual cycle of goal setting, career and development planning, ongoing performance check-ins, and mid-year and year-end performance assessments and our feedback.
  • Design and deliver learning and development programs and initiatives, including leadership development programs, to build a pipeline of effective leaders at all levels of the organization, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Collaborate with leadership to champion organizational change, workforce planning, and succession planning.
  • Utilize data-driven insights and analytics to assess talent trends, identify areas for improvement, and make data-informed decisions to optimize talent management programs and processes.
  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and best practices, integrating DEI principles into all aspects of talent management to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Lead change management efforts related to talent management initiatives, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational readiness for change.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Director, People and Culture

Posted 2 weeks ago

  • 🏘️ Hybrid
  • 🏢 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • Full-time
  • 💰 $120,000 - 145,000 / y

Sustainability at World Central Kitchen

  • SDG 2 Zero Hunger

    By providing meals to those affected by crises, we contribute to ending hunger and malnutrition. We also invest in our Food Producer Network to help create resilience ahead of the next disaster, train aspiring chefs in skills and safety to build their careers and food economy, and advocate for more hunger relief and better nutrition.

  • SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being

    Good Health and Well-being is another goal that we address through our work. We provide meals that are not just filling but also nutritious to ensure that those we serve maintain good health. We also want clean cookstoves in the homes of the one billion cooks whose health, and the climate, are in danger when all they want to do is feed their families. By doing so, we help reduce indoor air pollution, which is one of the leading causes of premature deaths.

  • SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    We hire and source locally to jump-start economic recovery through food, which helps create job opportunities for those affected by crises. Additionally, we train aspiring chefs in skills and safety to build their careers and the food economy.

  • SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Sustainable Cities and Communities is another goal that we address. By building resilient food systems with locally-led solutions, we contribute to sustainable urbanization.

  • SDG 13 Climate Action

    We address Climate Action through our Climate Disaster Fund, a $1 billion commitment over the next decade to support communities impacted by the climate crisis. We have witnessed climate-triggered hunger and forced migration due to extreme weather events. Our Climate Disaster Fund provides immediate relief through nutritious meals following disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. In 2022, we responded to 30 climate-related crises using our Urgency of Now approach to secure a kitchen and begin cooking, ensuring families receive fresh food in the hours and days after a disaster.

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