Sr. People & Culture Associate

SR. PEOPLE & CULTURE ASSOCIATE

About The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights:

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 501(c)(4) organization, is the premier coalition of more than 240 national organizations that promotes and protects civil and human rights in America. The Leadership Conference has coordinated federal strategy and action, including national lobbying and regulatory efforts on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957.

To learn more about The Leadership Conference, please visit www.civilrights.org.

The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, builds public will for federal civil rights policies that promote and protect civil and human rights in the US. Founded in 1969 as the education and research arm of The Leadership Conference, the Education Fund’s campaigns empower people and advocates to push for progressive change in the US.

To learn more about the Education Fund, please visit www.leadershipconferenceedfund.org.

The Opportunity:

The Leadership Conference is seeking a Sr. People & Culture Associate to join our People & Culture (P&C) Department. Reporting to the Director, Talent & Learning Development, the ideal candidate will have experience supporting the full spectrum of talent management functions. This person is a highly motivated and skilled administrator, with exceptional prioritization and implementation skills; can communicate effectively at all levels of the organization; and demonstrates diligent follow-through.

This position is an individual contributor and is not a part of the collective bargaining unit.

Candidate Profile:

In this role, the Senior Associate will support recruitment and onboarding and provide full support for the organization’s internship program. The Associate will also contribute and assist the larger team with special projects related to modernizing and streamlining processes, building capacity, and strengthening stakeholder engagement.

- Provide confidential administrative support for the VP, People & Culture, including coordinating and managing a highly active calendar/schedule to track upcoming deadlines, events, and appointments.

- Partner in the full-cycle recruitment process to include job postings, scheduling initial planning meetings, candidate screenings, and interviews. Review resumes and conduct candidate screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications and interest.

- Assist in guiding hiring managers and candidates throughout the interview and pre-hire processes. Coordinate interview logistics, feedback collection, and offer of employment documentation. Managing candidate data and recruiting activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

- Participate in pre-onboarding and onboarding activities to ensure smooth integration of new hires.

- Partner in reestablishing the organization’s internship program, to include the recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of interns.

- Assist in organizing career fairs, campus recruitment events, and networking initiatives to promote a positive employer brand.

- Keep up to date with talent management trends and non-profit (civil rights/social justice) labor market information. Support P&C and organizational initiatives by conducting research when needed.

- Process P&C talent & workplace culture invoices and contracts, including monthly credit card expenses reconciliation.

- Perform other duties as necessary and related.

In addition, strong candidates will offer:

- A minimum of 5 years of human resources experience is required, and in nonprofits is preferred.

- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.

- Passion for civil and human rights and social justice issues.

- Ability to balance multiple tasks, manage a complex workload, and organize time efficiently.

- Reliable self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through on requests.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of discretion around sensitive matters.

- Positive work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills. Desire and ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders.

- Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently, and be able to determine and develop necessary approaches for solutions.

- Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions thoroughly, accurately, consistently, and reliably.

- Highly effective communication, time management, and organizational skills. Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical ability with strong attention to detail.

- Software proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and in the Windows environment, including Microsoft Office 365, DocuSign, and Monday.com.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned. This posting is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The Leadership Conference reserves the right to amend duties, responsibilities, and requirements as necessary to meet organizational needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Our most valuable resource is the people who make up The Leadership Conference. Regardless of your position at The Leadership Conference, your efforts will impact meaningful work that positively affects individuals and communities nationwide.

The target salary range for this position is $84,058 – $103,328.

The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary. The Leadership Conference, in good faith, believes that at the time of this posting, it is willing to pay the advertised salary for the position. Exact compensation is commensurate with experience and reflects internal comparisons.

Salaries are just one component of The Leadership Conference’s total compensation package. The Leadership Conference is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for you, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including fifteen (15) federal holidays, as well as biweekly organization-specific holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and transit benefits. You’ll also have access to professional development assistance and an Employee Assistance Program.

The Leadership Conference has formally recognized a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 2 – AFL-CIO. The Leadership Conference and the Union, guided by a CBA, work together in good faith and are motivated by a shared history and commitment to this organization.

In-Office Work Policy:

The Leadership Conference has implemented a hybrid In-Office Work Policy in three phases. As of September 1, 2025, the first phase requires staff members to work in person from the office at least 2 days per month. As of January 1, 2026, the second phase requires staff members to work in person from the office at least 1 day per week or 4 days per month. The final phase begins on April 1, 2026; staff members will be required to work in person from the office at least 2 days per week or 8 days per month.

All positions are subject to the In-Office Work Policy summarized above. (A more detailed description of the policy – to include how in-office workdays are to be scheduled – is available upon request from People & Culture.)

Please note that staff members are exempt from working in person if they have received medical accommodation or if their position is designated as temporarily or permanently remote.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

The Leadership Conference is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity;color; religion; national origin; citizenship or immigration status, subject to theobligation to comply with any applicable requirements of federalimmigration law; sex (including pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, false pregnancy,lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding, reproductive healthdecisions, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression,intersex traits and other sex characteristics, and sex stereotypes); age; marital status;personalappearance (including size and weight); family responsibilities; politicalaffiliation; disability; matriculation; genetic information; veteran status; creditinformation; housing status; socioeconomic status; source of income; criminal legalinvolvement, unless for a legitimate business reason that is permitted under applicablelaw; union membership or activities; status as a victim or family member of a victim ofdomestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking; and any other status protected underfederal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit our Career Center and submit your resume and cover letter. Cover letters are required and should be attached.