Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) ultimate goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability. At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where we’ve worked for 25 years to create student opportunity and success.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Talent Management is a key full-time, grant-funded position for Partners for Rural Impact. Reporting to the Director of Talent Management & Development (TMD), the Associate Director of Talent Management supports in the development and continuous improvement of comprehensive and organization-wide talent acquisition, onboarding, learning & development and performance management programming while supporting a team of Talent Management professionals. The position leads and operates with the goal that All Rural Students Succeed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist Director of Talent Management & Development in the development and implementation of programming related to team functions of talent acquisition, onboarding, learning & development, and performance management

• Develop and supervise a team of Talent Management professionals

• Ensure that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices and standards are embedded into team functions

• Manage related vendor relationships including daily operations, review, analysis and exploration of vendor accounts

• Establish committees as necessary to identify need and support the development and implementation team functions

• Design and facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions for departments as needed

• Support Director of Talent Management and Development in continuous improvement strategy and planning, drive alignment around actions to support the strategy

• Monitor, evaluate, and periodically report on effectiveness and success of team functions

• Collaborate with teams across the organization (other TMD team members, Administration & Finance Division team members, etc.)

• Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist and support in the attainment of our mission, All Rural Students Succeed
  

Position Location & Schedule

The position will be considered for remote work with local, state, and sometimes national travel required.

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET with in-office, hybrid and/or remote work a possibility. Because of the nature of the responsibility to schools, partners, funders, and to the service region, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening and/or weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Master’s degree preferred in related field (e.g., human resources, organizational development, education etc.)

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in team functions of talent acquisition, onboarding, learning & development, and performance management

• At least 1 year of people management experience

• Experience working in the nonprofit industry preferred

• Experience working in a primarily remote environment preferred

• Experience in project management

• Demonstrated experience applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Experience developing and implementing processes and procedures

• Demonstrated experience and commitment working in and with rural communities
• Demonstrated success in a complex, fast-paced, high-performing organization, with the ability to prioritize projects and work cross-functionally

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources laws

• Excellent facilitation, consensus-building and interpersonal skills

• Initiative, creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to juggle multiple tasks independently

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an ability to become familiar with organization-specific programs and software

License, certification, or registration necessary:

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background check

Physical requirements:

• Ability to work in a high-energy office

• Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants

• Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software programs

• Ability to operate motor vehicle

• Ability to travel independently by car and plane both locally and nationally

Environmental conditions:

• Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
  

Additional Company Information

PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program.

• Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave.

• Tuition assistance and professional development for employees.

Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.