Director of People and Culture

Director Of People & Culture

At Brighter, Stronger Foundation (BSF), our mission is centered on empowering individuals and families through compassionate, high-quality behavioral health and community-based services. We believe that creating meaningful change for the people we serve begins with creating an exceptional workplace for the people who serve them.

We're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Director of People & Culture who knows that great HR is about more than policies, paperwork, and processes. It's about people, accountability, leadership, and building an organization where employees can do their best work. This is not a sit-behind-the-desk leadership position. We need a leader who is equally comfortable developing organizational strategy, coaching managers through difficult conversations, solving day-to-day HR challenges, and implementing sustainable systems that support our continued growth.

If you're a strategic thinker, a hands-on problem solver, and a leader who believes that culture and accountability go hand in hand, we want to meet you!

As our Director of People & Culture, you will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while overseeing the organization's human resources strategy, operations, employee experience, and regulatory compliance. You will play a critical role in strengthening organizational infrastructure, developing leaders, establishing clear accountability, and ensuring that our people practices support BSF's mission and business objectives.

We're looking for a leader who brings strong HR expertise, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to execute.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent combinations of relevant education and substantial experience may be considered.
• At least 8 years of progressive human resources experience, including 3 or more years in an HR management or leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full employee lifecycle and handling complex employee relations matters.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Maryland employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving HR policies, programs, and operational processes.
• Strong technology proficiency, including HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Exceptional organizational skills, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, influence leaders, and follow initiatives through to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR leadership experience within behavioral health, healthcare, human services, nonprofit organizations, or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with CARF standards, COMAR regulations, and healthcare-related workforce compliance.
• Experience with Paylocity or comparable HRIS platforms.
• Demonstrated success supporting organizational growth, process improvements, or change management initiatives.

You're a strategist AND an executor. You can develop a long-term vision while managing the details required to make it happen. You lead with empathy AND accountability. You believe in supporting employees while maintaining clear expectations and organizational standards. You're proactive, not reactive. You anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and take ownership without waiting for direction. You build trust. Employees feel comfortable approaching you, managers respect your guidance, and executive leadership values your judgment. You embrace growth and change. You enjoy strengthening systems, improving processes, and helping organizations reach the next level. Most importantly, you genuinely care about people, but you also understand the business of HR.

In this role, success means more than completing HR transactions. It means creating a People & Culture department that is responsive, organized, compliant, and trusted. It means developing leaders who confidently manage their teams, employees who understand expectations, and processes that support both accountability and compassion. It means building a sustainable HR foundation that helps BSF continue to grow while staying true to its mission.

At BSF, your work will have a direct impact on the employees who make a difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout our communities. We value leaders who bring fresh ideas, take initiative, challenge outdated processes constructively, and make a meaningful contribution.

Our benefits offerings include, subject to plan terms and eligibility:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings options, including a 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Your leadership could help shape the next chapter of Brighter, Stronger Foundation. If you are ready to bring your experience, ideas, and passion for people to a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter, we encourage you to apply. Let's build something stronger, together.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Brighter, Stronger Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process in accordance with applicable law.