Director of People and Culture

Role summary

Director of People and Culture is a full-time role at Brighter Stronger Foundation LLC in Harford County, Maryland, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-16. Salary: USD 80,000–110,000 per year. Experience level: 10+.

Job title

Director of People and Culture

Company

Brighter Stronger Foundation LLC

Location

Harford County, Maryland, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Administrative

Salary

USD 80,000–110,000 per year

Experience level

10+

Date posted

2026-10-16

Job description

Description

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE

Lead with Purpose. Build with Passion. Make an Impact.

Brighter, Stronger Foundation (BSF)

Location: Maryland | Corporate Office in Abingdon, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt

Department: Administration / People & Culture

Reports To: Executive Leadership

Salary: $110,000 Annually (Proposed)

Great Organizations Start with Great People. That's Where You Come In!

At Brighter, Stronger Foundation (BSF), our mission is centered on empowering individuals and families through compassionate, high-quality behavioral health and community-based services.

We believe that creating meaningful change for the people we serve begins with creating an exceptional workplace for the people who serve them.

We're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Director of People & Culture who knows that great HR is about more than policies, paperwork, and processes. It's about people, accountability, leadership, and building an organization where employees can do their best work.

This is not a sit-behind-the-desk leadership position.

We need a leader who is equally comfortable developing organizational strategy, coaching managers through difficult conversations, solving day-to-day HR challenges, and implementing sustainable systems that support our continued growth.

If you're a strategic thinker, a hands-on problem solver, and a leader who believes that culture and accountability go hand in hand, we want to meet you!

The Opportunity: Where Leadership Meets Action

As our Director of People & Culture, you will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while overseeing the organization's human resources strategy, operations, employee experience, and regulatory compliance.

You will play a critical role in strengthening organizational infrastructure, developing leaders, establishing clear accountability, and ensuring that our people practices support BSF's mission and business objectives.

What You'll Lead and Own

A. People Strategy & Organizational Leadership

Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute people strategies aligned with BSF's mission, growth, and operational priorities.

Serve as a strategic advisor on workforce planning, organizational structure, talent development, employee engagement, and change management.

Build scalable HR practices, policies, and systems that support organizational effectiveness.

Translate business priorities into actionable people initiatives with measurable results.

Lead, coach, and develop HR team members as the department evolves.

B. Employee Relations & Workplace Culture

Foster a workplace culture rooted in respect, professionalism, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Provide confident, balanced guidance to managers and employees on complex workplace matters.

Lead employee relations investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance management initiatives.

Equip supervisors with the knowledge and tools to manage teams effectively and consistently.

Develop meaningful employee engagement, recognition, retention, and communication strategies.

C. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, retention, and separation.

Ensure efficient, accurate HR operations, documentation, personnel records, and HRIS administration.

Strengthen processes involving leave administration, accommodations, benefits coordination, and workers' compensation.

Identify operational gaps and implement practical improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and consistency.

Establish and monitor HR performance indicators, reporting, and workforce analytics.

D. Employment Law, Compliance & Risk Management

Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Oversee HR compliance related to FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, Maryland employment requirements, and other applicable workplace regulations.

Partner with organizational leaders to support compliance with CARF accreditation standards, COMAR requirements, and other applicable behavioral health and human services regulations.

Conduct HR audits, identify compliance gaps, implement corrective measures, and maintain appropriate documentation.

Develop and update employee policies, procedures, and handbook materials to reflect legal requirements and organizational needs.

E. Talent Development & Leadership Accountability

Strengthen recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain high-performing talent.

Partner with training and operational leaders to identify workforce development needs and support mandatory training compliance.

Design and improve performance evaluation, coaching, and leadership development processes.

Support succession planning, employee growth, and internal career advancement.

Promote a culture where expectations are clear, performance is measurable, and employees have opportunities to succeed.

What You Bring to the Table

We're looking for a leader who brings strong HR expertise, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to execute.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent combinations of relevant education and substantial experience may be considered.

At least 8 years of progressive human resources experience, including 3 or more years in an HR management or leadership capacity.

Demonstrated experience managing the full employee lifecycle and handling complex employee relations matters.

Strong working knowledge of federal and Maryland employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

Experience developing, implementing, and improving HR policies, programs, and operational processes.

Strong technology proficiency, including HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, reporting tool