Director of Talent Development, Culture and Inclusion

Director of Talent Development, Culture and Inclusion

Department: People, Culture, and Inclusion (PCI)

Reports to: Vice President of People, Culture, and Inclusion (PCI)

Time Commitment: Full-time, Exempt

Level: J

Compensation: $80,705.00 – 100,881.00 yearly; We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more.

• For details on the compensation, see Your Compensation section below.

Application Deadline:

Your application is due by February 22nd, 2026. We will not actively screen applications received after the deadline. Review of late applications is conducted at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Note to Candidates:

We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. Habitat is an organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization which means that we recognize that sometimes the best candidate may have a less traditional background. We acknowledge that requirements for educational and experience minimums create invisible barriers for historically oppressed populations in pursuit of employment. Combined with our equity practices, we focus on candidates’ abilities to excel within the responsibilities of the position, based on their experience found inside and outside formal education and/or work history. We welcome applicants from all communities, and strongly encourage Black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply for this position.

Who You Are:

You are someone who is deeply committed to inclusion, equity, and organizational excellence, and you bring the strategic insight and practical skill to turn those values towards actionable results. In this role, you partner closely with leaders across Habitat for Humanity Portland Region as a trusted consultant, strategist, and advocate, helping embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles into how we develop, engage, and support our people. You contribute by equipping leaders with the skills, behaviors, and mindsets required to lead equitably and effectively. You sit at the intersection of DEI, leadership development, employee engagement, and talent enablement, working to design, evolve, and deploy interconnected systems such as performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and employee growth to foster belonging, retention, and effectiveness. Reporting to the Vice President of People, Culture and Inclusion, you translate enterprise strategy into practical, scalable, and measurable initiatives that strengthen our culture, reflect the needs of the communities we serve, and advance Habitat’s mission. You also supervise and support our Learning Coordinator in executing this work.

Who we are:

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, one warehouse, and construction sites in Portland, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.

Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.

Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.

You’ll be responsible for:

Internal Talent, DEI and Culture Programs (75%)

• Provide organization-wide leadership on DEI related issues, and serve as internal consultant, to HFHPR leaders and staff to operationalize equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles throughout the organization.
• Lead, leadership development and talent practices (Leadership development, performance management systems, etc.) by developing strategies and leading execution plans that advance leadership development and org-wide talent practices, including associated end-to-end project management and KPI reporting
• Collaborate with the Vice President of People, Culture, and Inclusion to ensure talent programs, systems and inclusive practices are utilized and prioritized throughout the organization.
• In partnership with People, Culture, and Inclusion team, and internal department stakeholders, develop and monitor strategies to support and improve recruitment, retention, and inclusion of racially-diverse team members.
• Gracefully and graciously navigate the dynamics of white privilege and work to counteract those dynamics through coaching, facilitation and connection.
• Refresh the internal committee framework and create a governance process for committees; act as lead for the internal Equity Team in developing strategies to ensure alignment, communication, and relationship building throughout the organization.
• Refresh the affinity group model by leveraging best practices (e.g., 4Cs framework, governance, procedures, etc.) and ensuring alignment with our DEI strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of talent and learning best practices as well as diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices, and proactively share relevant updates and actionable insights with PCI and the organization at large to support organizational learning and alignment.
• Participate in strategic planning and alignment for the organization’s commitment to talent, learning, leadership development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Belonging.
• Serve as staff liaison to Board Equity Committee

Data, Insights, and Reporting (15%)

• Provide project management and refresh of the organization’s engagement survey, deliver overall insights and establish expectations for implementation of survey feedback.
• Create and maintain systems to track, report and measure progress on DEI metrics and initiatives on a recurring cadence.
• Develop insights and storytelling to ensure Habitat team members are informed about organizational and PCI department priorities.

External and Community Partnerships (10%)

• Alongside other team members, develop and maintain strategic external partnerships with colleagues, community members and leaders, businesses, neighborhood partners, government agencies, and other key decision makers to further HFHPR’s mission and overall impact.
• In collaboration with other leaders identify and act on opportunities to expand HFHPR’s work in advocacy and public policy to reduce racial inequity and disparate impact.
• Further develop and refine our approach to community outreach efforts and relationship building.

To be successful in this role, you’ll**:

• Have 6+ years of progressive experience; 3+ of which is direct or leadership experience.
• Experience being a prominent advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and anti-racism through evaluating and evolving policies, procedures, practices, and ideas to interrupt systemic racism and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Strong organizational-development and change-management experience with the ability to lead, plan, coordinate, and implement change, as well as talent practices (Leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement surveys, performance management systems, etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of change management, talent practices and DEI management methodologies and philosophies and any related planning, delivering, and measurement of the effectiveness of said methodologies.
• Collaborates effectively by working authentically and openly with colleagues inside and outside the organization. Exhibits a spirit of true partnership that benefits all parties engaged in the project.
• Is a gifted facilitator, connector of people, and presenter of information. Creates safe and courageous spaces for dialogue.
• Build trust by demonstrating respect, creating transparency, keeping commitments, and actively working to restore trust when necessary.
• Ability to solve problems using a balance of empathy and pragmatism.
• Any qualifying combination of experience, education, and/or certification that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• *Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you’ll also:

• High proficiency in common computer skills, including familiarity with various HRIS, Microsoft Office suite, SmartSheets, and other software systems.
• Understanding of a broad range of DEI methodologies such as Critical Race Theory, Humanism, Universalism, and Systems Theory.
• Understanding adult learning theory and experience developing workshops from needs assessments through execution and evaluation
• Association Talent Development ATD), PROSCI change management, Inclusive Leadership certification(s)
• Strong project management skillset
• Experience leading and evolving employee resource group(s)
• Strong commitment to mission-driven and collaborative team-driven work with low-ego orientation.

Your work environment and activities:

• Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
• Depending on the position’s responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance, and access to essential work-related resources.
• While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, open filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

Your Work Schedule:

• 40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; some occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.
• Additionally, this role is expected to participate in meetings, trainings, and organizational events that may occur outside of these hours, including evenings or weekends, as necessary to meet role responsibilities or organizational needs.

Your Compensation:

We aim to offer competitive pay and benefits and are committed to equity and transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidate’s willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated, particularly for historically oppressed groups. Instead, we determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate’s competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process.

Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $80,705 – $100,881 yearly not exceed the range midpoint. The full range for this position is $80,705 – 121,057 yearly.

Your Benefits Package:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid premium for health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
• 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 100% employer-paid premium for dental insurance for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
• Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What to expect when you apply:

We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your resume, cover letter, and provide three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact HR@habitatportlandregion.org.

Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.

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We will begin reviewing applications on or after February 23rd, 2026 and hope to begin the screening and interview process that same week.

If offered the position, and prior to starting work, you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position.

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid premium for health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
• 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 100% employer-paid premium for dental insurance for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
• Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)