Executive Search: Head of People and Culture —  Legal Defense Fund

Position: Head of People and Culture
Organization: Legal Defense Fund
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $210,000 – $225,000

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is seeking an accomplished Head of People & Culture to lead the organization’s people strategy. This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to build a best-in-class HR function that supports one of the nation’s leading civil rights organizations.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer & General Counsel, the Head of People & Culture will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership while overseeing all aspects of the Human Resources function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, HR operations, compliance, HRIS, total rewards, and culture. The successful candidate will drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen employee engagement, implement data-informed people strategies, and foster a high-performing, mission-driven workplace.

The ideal candidate brings extensive Human Resources leadership experience, a track record of leading organizational change, strong business and people acumen, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across complex organizations. Experience within nonprofit legal services, law firms, advocacy, or mission-driven environments is strongly preferred.

If you are a strategic, collaborative HR executive who is passionate about developing people, strengthening organizational culture, and advancing a mission centered on justice and equity, we encourage you to apply.

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