Job Description

WHO WE ARE

What sets TPN apart?

• Generous paid time off (12 accrued vacation days + 12 accrued sick days during your first year of employment)
• 17 paid days of significance each year
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• Mental wellness hours
• Employer-paid employee-only medical, vision and dental coverage starting first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Assistance Program, and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution
• Employer-paid short-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment
• Employment with TPN may mean you are eligible for Public Service Student Loan forgiveness

Since 1993, The Pathfinder Network (TPN) has been providing justice-system impacted people and their families the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in our communities. We serve individuals experiencing incarceration, those reentering the community, those on forms of community supervision, their families, and their children, both in the community at our Center for Family Success located in Multnomah County, within 11 of Oregon’s 14 corrections facilities, at the Marion County Transition Center and jail, and at Jackson County Community Justice and Transition Center. We develop and deliver a comprehensive scope of evidence-based, trauma-, gender- and culturally-responsive cognitive behavioral-based programs, including our proprietary, evidence-based curriculum Parenting Inside Out, which is the highest-rated parenting skills curriculum for parents involved with the criminal justice system. Our community programs feature holistic wraparound individual and group support and services. We serve an average of 3,000 people a year agency-wide.

We are intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envision a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable, just and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. We engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable and inclusive practices. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

At TPN, we envision communities that welcome all people, provide second chances, and create pathways to change. We believe all people have the capacity to change. We honor the dignity and worth of every individual, engage our clients and employees with compassion, and bring excellence to all we do. To learn more, go to https://www.thepathfindernetwork.org/about/

HIRING PRACTICES

We admit that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t meet each and every position requirement – instead, use your application to let us know what excites you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would like to bring to TPN!

If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Director of People & Culture at ewatson@thepathfindernetwork.org or 503.892.5396.

TPN hires a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.

In practice, this means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status or political affiliation. We also take seriously the idea that our work benefits from a genuine commitment to diversity, by considering applications from individuals representing all kinds of backgrounds.

WHAT YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO DO

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

As the People and Culture Manager, you will support the agency in prioritizing people, relationships, community, and carrying out the agency’s people strategy. In this role, you will serve as a generalist, responsible for a broad range of people-related functions, and will guide and support talent and culture development and employee relations. You will be a champion of TPN’s culture and values and be a critical part of the “glue”.

You will work in collaboration to promote the full development, performance, wellness, and satisfaction of all employees. As the People and Culture Manager, you will serve as a subject matter expert in employment laws, compliance requirements, and support the development and implementation of agency policies and procedures. You will play an integral role in ensuring The Pathfinder Network (TPN) staff and programs are fully supported to deliver high-quality prevention and intervention services to adults and children who are justice-involved. You will support the organizational culture of TPN while ensuring we have the processes in place to provide a positive work experience for our employees.

Responsibilities

People Operations Management

• Manage daily operations of the People and Culture department.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts and activities.
• Manage, develop and enhance key processes within the department.
• Lead employee relations, including coaching, investigations, corrective action, mediations, and conflict resolution in alignment with agency values.
• Maintain and review job descriptions and personnel files for all positions in the organization.
• Track KPIs, generate reports, and provide data to inform management decisions.
• Work with applicants, employees, and managers to engage in the interactive process to ensure reasonable accommodations, in compliance with the ADA/ADAAA.
• Maintain, review, and update the employee handbook.
• Support the development and implementation of agency policies and procedures, applying a critical approach to ensuring equitable and inclusive practices.
• Maintain current working knowledge of compliance and regulatory changes, industry trends and best practices.
• Lead full implementation of HRIS.
• Develop resources to support staff and information sharing. Conduct research to support the development of resources.
• Lead and manage all required reporting, including oversight of Affirmative Action Plan.
• Support agency projects, initiatives, and event planning.
• Supervise People and Culture staff, volunteers, or interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Culture and Community Building

• Develop, support and promote a work environment that is engaging, energizing, and one where team members can thrive.
• Partner with People & Culture team, Leadership Team and all agency staff to foster a collaborative, healthy, highly functioning internal work culture that, while acknowledging systemic racism, positions TPN to address issues that could undermine equity and inclusivity.
• Be a champion in the shaping and sustaining of a diverse, equitable, inclusive and just workplace, with a focus towards creating racial equity. Engage in training and commit to continual growth.
• Support Shared Leadership model, and other agency wide models, and develop tools to promote success.

Participation in Shared Leadership (= 5% of your time)

• Be a champion in the shaping and sustaining of a diverse, equitable, inclusive and just workplace, with a focus towards creating racial equity.
• Participate on cross-departmental teams or committees regarding organizational policies, processes and work environment
• Participate in Temporary Teams, Equity Team, Employee Resource Groups, and other teams
• Contribute individualized skills, knowledge, experience and expertise to help the agency reach its mission

WHO YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO BE

Required Cultural Values: Staff are expected to embody certain cultural values to support TPN’s mission: communicate effectively, value one another, show respect, demonstrate accountability, display a high level of self-awareness, participate in shared leadership and continuous growth and learning, live values of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging and engage in personal work to further DEIJB values and impact.

Commitment to Racial Justice Staff are expected to interact effectively across racially diverse teams, partners, and experiences, apply a racial equity lens in their work and commit to the ongoing work required to move TPN toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive and just organization.

Requirements

Experience and skills we are interested in:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Three or more years working in progressive human resources roles, with HR Generalist responsibilities including employee relations
• One year or more of management experience
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Working knowledge of SaaS payroll solutions such as Paylocity, Paychex, ADP, etc.
• Intermediate level computer capabilities in the use of databases, web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheets
• Experience in corrections, criminal justice, or nonprofit setting, preferred.
• Experience with diversity, equity and inclusion concepts, work, and integration preferred.
• Demonstrate high level of initiative and the ability to work independently
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours that is covered by adequate car insurance.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that meets the organization’s underwriting criteria
• Must pass a background check, employment verification, and drug screen (which does not include testing for marijuana).

OTHER INFORMATION

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements

The Pathfinder Network follows public health guidance for any public health emergencies and will remain in compliance with any vaccination or isolation requirements from partner agencies.

This job operates within a community service delivery setting. This is largely a sedentary role and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Typical days of work are Monday through Friday; however, evening and weekend work may be required as needed. This role is primarily in person, with the possibility of remote work.

Some travel is required between TPN work locations across the state of Oregon, which may require an overnight stay.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits: This is an exempt, full-time position. The hiring rate for this position is $66,013 - $67,994 per year, DOE. Salary offers are determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment.