We pursue this vision in all we do as we ask our community to give, advocate and volunteer. We believe that vision can only be achieved if pursued with shared values, and therefore place great emphasis on building a team that will pursue this vision together with CARE. This is an exciting time to be part of United Way of Central Indiana’s team as we embark on a new strategic framework that fosters innovation, builds community partnerships, and integrates across traditional functional areas.
We recognize that the key to success is a strong and cohesive team that works through shared values to achieve our mission. The Chief Talent and Culture Officer’s role, as a member of UWCI’s Operating Committee (OC) reporting directly to the President and CEO, is to provide strategic leadership and assure a high performing, engaged, diverse, and inclusive team that operates as a team and in accordance with our C.A.R.E. values.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
- Lead an effective and efficient Talent Management function, including recruiting processes, policies, training and development, performance management, succession planning, reward and recognition, and employee engagement events, etc. to result in at least 75% retention of high performing employees.
- Review policies, procedures and processes and find balance between process necessary to protect and guide the organization and the simplicity required to support an organization of our size.
- Ensure transparency into people-related strategies.
- Assure that all employees understand the organizational mission and priorities, organizational structure, policies and practices and how each position fits into achieving organizational goals.
- Develop strategies that assure diversity, equity and inclusion are embraced by the organization in spirit and process. Provide leadership to UWCI’s internal and external diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, and assure the President/CEO and other OC members are involved appropriately and strategically.
- Develop strategies and tactics to support the organization’s overarching goals, guide the organization's culture and enable UWCI to be recognized as a Best Places to Work employer.
- In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer/CFO and UWCI’s benefits advisors, provide leadership to develop competitive compensation and benefits across the organization.
- Liaise with the Executive Compensation Committee and conduct regular compensation studies consistent with UWCI’s compensation philosophies, policies and best practices.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive leader and team member development plan that includes new hire onboarding, internal and external development opportunities, and diversity, equity and inclusion training.
- Assure individual development plans are designed with both personal and professional development elements.
- In collaboration with other members of the the Operating Committee, assure that goals for the organization are set annually, well-communicated, and all individual goals are appropriately integrated up, down and across the organization.
- Track and report the metrics needed to ensure solid talent management decision making, including diversity.
- Promote a cooperative, collaborative and inclusive culture within the organization.
- Actively participate as a member of the Operating Committee (OC).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present and visible in the office. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This individual must have extensive human resources, employee engagement and development, and organization development experience in a professional setting. A demonstrated ability to balance Talent Management’s responsibility to the organization with employee engagement and satisfaction, which is ultimately in the best interest of the organization. UWCI strives to attract, develop and retain the best and the brightest and fully embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. This requires executive-level strategies and ongoing diligence to ensure sustained success.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are general representations of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to touch and handle objects. The employee frequently stands or walks.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office setting, with sustained use of a computer.
- The noise level in the work environment is minimal to moderate.
- Maintains personal/professional competency and works to create an environment of courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in all interactions both internal and external to the organization.
Core Competencies
United Way of Central Indiana’s team is evaluated on the following core competencies:
- Courage
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
- Stakeholder Experience
- Effective Communication
- Thinking Strategically