Senior Director of People and Culture

Population Health Learning Center

Senior Director of People & Culture at PopHealth Learning Center. Leading people strategy and organizational culture for a California Social Purpose Corporation.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeOakland • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $210,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, employee development, succession planning, and offboarding.
Develop and implement people strategies that align workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee retention with the Learning Center's strategic priorities.
Partner with organizational leadership to develop talent strategies that strengthen leadership capabilities, foster employee development, support organizational growth, and cultivate a high-performing workforce.
Serve as the organization's senior advisor on employee relations, workplace practices, performance management, and personnel matters.
Partner with managers by providing coaching, guidance, and practical tools that strengthen leadership capabilities, support effective performance management, employee engagement, and professional growth.
Oversee HR systems, policies, employee records, and workforce reporting.
Lead compensation and benefits strategies that align with the Learning Center's compensation philosophy and support the attraction, retention, and development of top talent.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures that support organizational effectiveness and compliance.
Design and lead employee engagement initiatives, leadership development programs, team-building activities, and culture-building efforts.
Monitor organizational climate and proactively identify opportunities to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in human resources, people operations, organizational development, compliance, or related leadership roles.
Minimum of 5 years in a senior-level HR, People, Culture, or Organizational Development leadership position.
Demonstrated experience leading the full spectrum of human resources functions.
Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance requirements.
Significant experience managing employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and organizational change.
Experience developing HR systems, policies, and organizational infrastructure.
Proven ability to influence leaders and build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
paid time off
life and disability insurances
a retirement plan
annual wellness days
other resources designed to support the passion, commitment, and energy that is vital to our team members

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Hard Skills & Tools

RecruitmentOnboardingCompensation AdministrationBenefits AdministrationSuccession PlanningHR Systems DevelopmentWorkplace InvestigationsOrganizational DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentWorkforce Reporting

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCoachingInterpersonal SkillsFacilitationInfluencing Leaders

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s Degree in Organizational DevelopmentBachelor’s Degree in Public Administration