The ideal candidate:
Possesses a steady hand required to lead a high-performing team.
Passion for building systems and cultures that empower others to do their best work.
Finds professional satisfaction in working behind the scenes to optimize clarity, execution and strategy.
Has the emotional intelligence and mental bandwidth to serve a team of roughly 125 people through change while holding teams accountable to shared goals.
Embrace innovation and technology to efficiently increase our impact in the communities we serve, as well as improve our internal business processes that support delivering this impact.
Core responsibilities
People, Culture & Performance- culture stewardship, performance excellence, total rewards, recruiting excellence, staff development and innovation.
Internal Communications, IT & Engagement - internal communication strategy, information technology team leadership
Organizational Risk & Office Management - organizational safety & compliance, organizational and IT risk management assessments, office, customer service and workspace strategy
Integration & Strategy - leadership meeting facilitation, strategic filter for new initiatives, high-level metric tracking and board committee support.
This is a job description summary.
For a complete job description, please go to www.gcfb.org/careers.
10+ years of senior leadership experience in a similar size organization (100+ employees) with human resources, organizational development, administrative operations (including IT and internal communications) and customer service.
Demonstrated experience with organizational safety and risk management programs.
Experience working in nonprofit organizations or mission-driven environments is a plus
Mastery of compassionate candor, employee engagement, conflict resolution, and systems thinking.
Comprehensive understanding of Human Resources principles, including strategic planning, organizational development, and workforce planning.
Strong expertise in Employee Relations, including conflict resolution, performance management, and fostering a culture of inclusivity.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree or certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred
Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, 401K, Flexible spending account, generous time off and holiday schedule, and an environment and organizational culture that promotes work life balance.
Please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected].
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan is a major hunger-relief organization that serves Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, and Monroe counties, distributing over 50 million pounds of food annually. Founded in 1977, it supports over 300 partner agencies and operates mobile, drive-up distributions, providing nutritious food to households, seniors, and children.