People & Culture Director

People & Culture Director

Location Portland, OR 97206 Date Posted August 07, 2026 Job ID 15227 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a People & Culture Director for a respected nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through compassionate, mission-driven services. This full-time leadership opportunity is based in Portland, Oregon, and offers the chance to shape organizational culture, lead strategic human resources initiatives, and partner with executive leadership to build a thriving, inclusive workplace.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The People & Culture Director serves as the organization's senior HR leader, providing strategic direction and operational oversight for all aspects of the human resources function. This role partners closely with executive leadership to develop people strategies that attract, engage, and retain top talent while ensuring compliance with employment laws and HR best practices.

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR executive with expertise in employee relations, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, organizational development, and workforce planning. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by fostering an inclusive, people-centered culture that supports both employees and the organization's mission.

PERKS

• Competitive salary of $105,000-$115,000, depending on experience, plus quarterly bonus eligibility
• Employer-paid medical, life insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program
• 5% employer retirement match with immediate eligibility
• Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, plus additional self-care, birthday, and personal holiday leave
• Annual professional development stipend
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Inclusive, collaborative workplace culture with opportunities for growth and leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership for all human resources functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, compliance, and organizational development.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop workforce strategies, coach leaders, strengthen organizational culture, and support employee engagement and retention.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws while overseeing workplace investigations, policy development, risk management, and HR best practices.
• Lead compensation and benefits programs, including vendor management, annual planning, market analysis, and recommendations that promote competitive and equitable employment practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR systems, policies, and processes to enhance operational efficiency, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage departmental initiatives, budgets, and resources while representing the organization with board members, community partners, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Five or more years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance
• Experience leading workplace investigations, coaching leaders, and managing organizational change
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Nonprofit and/or behavioral health experience strongly preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This full-time opportunity offers a salary of $105,000-$115,000, depending on experience, plus eligibility for a quarterly bonus program. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-paid medical coverage, a 5% employer retirement match with no waiting period, generous paid time off, professional development funding, mileage reimbursement, and an inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.