Isaacson, Miller (IM), a national retained executive search firm specializing in leadership recruitment in the civic sector, seeks to hire a People and Culture Coordinator to contribute to the growth of the firm and the conduct of its work. IM offers exciting opportunities for a talented individual who is dedicated to the success of mission-driven organizations, drawn to the intellectual demands and professional pace of executive recruiting, and wishes to have an impact on the caliber and diversity of leadership in organizations that advance the common good.

Since IM’s founding in 1982, IM has been committed to strengthening and diversifying the leadership of mission-driven organizations. A belief in the power of exceptional leadership and an unwavering commitment to service excellence, integrity, and impact animate the firm. IM enjoys a nearly 83% returning-client rate and completes more than 300 search assignments each year across the entire civic sector. IM has practices in higher education, healthcare and academic medicine, science and technology, PreK-12 education and education improvement, conservation, environment and natural resources, associations, foundations, arts and cultural organizations, human and social service agencies, and advocacy organizations.

IM’s more than 200 staff members share a fundamental commitment to its clients’ missions, motivating them to continue to achieve outstanding results. IM’s work is guided by the following ideals and principles that drive business forward and to which the company is held accountable:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Craft excellence.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Generous collegiality.
• Support of growth opportunities.
• Social impact.
• Transparency.

These core values anchor IM today and the firm’s aspirations for the future. They guide firm strategy, client service, teammate recruitment, day-to-day interactions, and the firm’s and its peoples’ drive for continuous improvement.

For additional information about the firm, please visit www.imsearch.com.

THE PEOPLE AND CULTURE COORDINATOR ROLE

The People and Culture Coordinator role focuses on fielding questions related to People and Culture, providing administrative support to the People and Culture team, engaging directly with colleagues, managing People and Culture systems and documentation, and assisting with payroll, benefits, and leave management. The People and Culture Coordinator needs to have great attention to detail and be able to create and submit quality work on not only routine projects but also other tasks that require abstract problem-solving and forethought. This position requires people skills and the ability to focus on serious and confidential information while balancing relationships with the employee community. This role needs to be able to work with and gain the trust of all employees and personalities within the firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PEOPLE AND CULTURE COORDINATOR

The People and Culture Coordinator will report to the People and Culture Manager. Upon joining the firm, the People and Culture Coordinator will focus on providing support to the People and Culture team as well as maintaining the organization of the People and Culture systems and documentation. Subsequently, the People and Culture Coordinator will be expected to perform the following tasks:

Fielding questions related to People and Culture

• Serving as the first point of contact for all employee questions related to People and Culture
• Overseeing the firm’s HR inbox and responding to all inquiries in a timely fashion
• Directing questions to other team members and departments as appropriate

Providing administrative support to the People and Culture Team

• Supporting the successful onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Updating and implementing organizational systems and administrative workflows
• Coordinating performance reviews and promotions committees
• Scheduling support as needed
• Other administrative support as needed

Coordinating benefits

• Coordinating benefit enrollment, working with employees and benefit vendors
• Maintaining benefit enrollment database
• Planning and executing benefit education sessions, trainings, and onboarding seminars
• Partnering with the payroll team to ensure accurate benefit deductions

Managing People and Culture systems and documentation

• Administrating and maintaining the firm’s HRIS, Paylocity, as well as other relevant databases, systems, and documents
• Maintaining personnel files for current and former employees
• As appropriate, assisting in the implementation and communication of People and Culture policy changes

IM seeks People and Culture Coordinator candidates who are drawn to the firm’s belief in the power of exceptional leadership and an unwavering commitment to service excellence. An investment in the success and integrity of the firm as a whole is essential, as is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the cultural competence to work effectively across multiple lines of difference. While no one candidate will possess all of them, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to be service-oriented to the firm’s internal clients
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion and maturity
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, and prior experience with databases

• An interest in the mission work of IM’s client base
• Ability to learn new content areas quickly is essential
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Relational talent and an engaging personality
• The capacity to build rapport and trust with people at all levels and of many different backgrounds, styles, and aspirations
• The ability to work independently and efficiently
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Maturity, discretion, and sound judgment in engaging with multiple constituencies, often involving issues of confidentiality
• A collegial and collaborative nature
• An inclination to connect with, learn from, and offer assistance to colleagues throughout the firm
• Honesty, openness, and a healthy sense of humor

APPLICATION, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS

Please visit www.imsearch.com/IMcareers to learn more about the opportunities offered at IM, and to submit application materials in confidence. Applications should include a resume as well as a cover letter explaining your interest in Isaacson, Miller and the People and Culture Coordinator role.

As an employee-owned firm, IM offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a non-contributory health and dental offering as well as participation in a profit-sharing pension plan and an employee stock ownership plan.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are embedded in Isaacson, Miller’s mission, founding impulse, core values, and practice. From the start, IM has worked hard to recruit outstanding leaders across lines of difference and has been gratified to serve clients who share IM’s core values. IM has successes to celebrate and looks forward to continued growth and learning. Through the firm’s commitment to be a diverse and welcoming community of colleagues where everyone can thrive, all become stronger and empowered to provide the very best service to IM’s clients and contribute to a vital and powerful civic sector.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

IM is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create a safe work environment for its employees free of discrimination and harassment. IM hires the most qualified individuals for each position, and does so without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all areas of employment for all employees.