Manager of People & Culture

What is ABCD looking for in a Manager of People & Culture?

Drive Engagement. Enhance Processes. Foster Inclusion. Lead with Empathy.

The Manager of People and Culture will play a key role in strengthening and scaling the People and Culture function at ABCD & Company. Reporting directly to the Chief Growth Officer, this role is focused on building a solid HR infrastructure to support a growing organization. The Manager will establish and standardize essential HR processes in talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and HR administration, ensuring that they align with the company’s mission and long-term objectives.

In this role, you will lead recruitment efforts to attract diverse and top-tier talent while designing a robust onboarding experience that integrates new hires into our inclusive culture. You will also develop a comprehensive internship program to provide interns with meaningful and developmental experiences. As a key contributor to our employee engagement strategy, you will foster a positive workplace culture by implementing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and champion programs that enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

You will also support the establishment and management of our performance management systems to support employee growth, accountability, and development across the agency.

Additionally, you will oversee all HR administration functions, including payroll processing, benefits administration, and the management of our HR systems, ensuring compliance with employment laws and operational efficiency. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to create and implement policies, track HR metrics, and drive strategic initiatives that contribute to organizational growth. This role is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on HR leader to shape the growth of a critical department, build essential systems, and influence the future success of ABCD & Company.

Winning skills and behaviors for success. Essential job duties included but not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Chief Growth Officer, design, develop, and implement the foundational structures and processes of the People and Culture department.
• Establish and standardize policies, procedures, and best practices to support a scalable and efficient HR function.
• Develop systems for tracking and analyzing HR metrics to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Establish infrastructure for workforce planning, including metrics, analytics, and reporting tools, to guide strategic HR decisions.

• Lead recruitment efforts with an emphasis on building diverse talent pipelines and creating an exceptional candidate experience.
• Develop standardized onboarding procedures that align new hires with company values, culture, and expectations, setting the stage for long-term success.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to craft job descriptions, establish candidate profiles, interviewing frameworks, and consistent evaluation criteria.
• Design, develop, and implement an internship program that provides interns with meaningful experiences and opportunities for growth, ensuring alignment with ABCD & Company’s talent development goals.

• Cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment by establishing processes for proactive employee engagement and conflict resolution.
• Launch initiatives that promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, laying the groundwork for a cohesive employee experience.
• Create and implement employee engagement programs, including wellness initiatives, team‑building activities, and recognition strategies.
• Design and implement efforts related to employee anniversaries, life milestones, birthdays, and other celebrations.
• Contribute to the design of a talent management framework that includes succession planning, career development, and skills gap analysis.

• Enhance and oversee performance management systems, including goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and development planning to foster employee…