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Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) | Phoenix, AZ | Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000 (DOE)
Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) is a community-building nonprofit dedicated to creating a vibrant, safe, and welcoming Downtown Phoenix for those who live, work, learn, and play in our district. Through enhanced municipal services, marketing and event production, and collaboration with our affiliate organizations, DPI plays a key role in shaping one of the nation’s great urban centers.
We’re seeking a Director of People & Culture to serve as a leader and trusted advisor, responsible for shaping and executing DPI’s people strategy while supporting a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing workplace.
About the Role
The Director of People & Culture provides hands‑on leadership across talent acquisition, employee relations, culture, and compliance, while partnering closely with executive leadership and managers. This role owns skilled, judgment‑based people work and is supported by a People & Operations Coordinator who assists with administrative, onboarding, and operational tasks.
This is an ideal role for an experienced HR leader who enjoys balancing strategy with execution and wants to make a meaningful impact in a mission‑driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full‑cycle recruitment, including screening and first‑round interviews
Guide employee relations, performance management, and people‑related decision‑making
Support managers through performance conversations and team challenges
Oversee onboarding strategy and employee engagement initiatives
Partner with Finance on benefits administration and annual renewal processes
Serve as DPI’s internal Predictive Index (PI) Champion in collaboration with an external PI consultant
Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices
Support organizational change and culture‑building efforts
What We’re Looking For
5–7 years of progressive HR or people operations experience
Demonstrated experience leading recruitment and employee relations work
Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and communication skills
Experience in nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations preferred
SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or other relevant HR certification preferred
WIlling to work onsite in Downtown Phoenix office
If you’re passionate about people, culture, and community impact — and enjoy being both strategic and hands‑on — we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits include:
✔ HSA with employer contribution
✔ PTO + 11 paid holidays
✔ 403(b)
✔ Cell phone stipend & wellness reimbursement
✔ Free downtown parking
If you want your work to matter - here, it truly does!
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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