Director, People & Culture

As Centura's Director of People & Culture, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and advancing the firm's people strategy and culture. In partnership with leadership, you will align HR practices with business objectives, driving operational excellence, compliance, and a values-driven, psychologically safe, and engaging workplace.

What You Will Do

Primary responsibilities include leading initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, supporting a high-performing, inclusive environment, and ensuring HR policies, programs, and systems reflect best practices and comply with federal and state regulations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to both leadership and employees, fostering collaboration, trust, compassion, and transparency across the organization, and championing a culture where people thrive and business goals are achieved through aligned, purpose-driven performance.

Requirements

• Successful track record of leading a team and providing individual mentorship and development
• Experience building and managing employee engagement initiatives
• Deep understanding of employment law and HR compliance across federal and California regulations (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, ACA, EEO, wage and hour, etc.)
• Experience with open enrollment, compensation structures, and total rewards strategies
• Knowledge of change management and organizational effectiveness principles
• Skilled in coaching leaders through feedback, performance improvement, and talent growth
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, moving seamlessly between big-picture planning and hands-on player-coach leadership
• Skilled project management methodologies and experience building and implementing talent management frameworks
• Knowledge of compensation frameworks and experience analyzing and implementing a compensation philosophy
• Ability to analyze HR metrics and workforce data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness programs
• Employee recognition programs
• Total rewards strategy
• Compensation and advancement decisions
• Equity or stock options