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Are you passionate about cultivating a workplace where people thrive, ideas spark, and teamwork leads to real change in our community? FIRST 5 of Santa Clara is on the lookout for a dynamic Director of People and Culture, a leader who believes HR is more than policies and paperwork, but an adventure in supporting, developing, and connecting every member of our mission-driven team. If you love making a difference and building a better future for families, come join us!

As a Director of People and Culture, you’ll shape the employee experience through fostering positive labor relations and recognition, championing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging every step of the way.

As a Director of People & Culture, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the organization’s mission of ensuring the optimal development of young children in Santa Clara County. The Director of People & Culture (HR-Employee & Labor Relations) is one of two Director positions reporting directly to the Executive Director or his/her designee.  Both positions are responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives related to human resources, talent management, and organizational culture.

Your vision will help foster an environment where innovative thinking is celebrated and collaboration is woven into the fabric of our organization. Together, we’ll launch new initiatives, nurture talent, and create a workplace where everyone’s voice matters. If you’re ready to lead with heart and purpose, we’d love to hear from you—let’s grow, inspire, and make a lasting impact, side by side.

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FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is organized as a local public entity led by a nine-member Commission with experience and expertise in county government, public health, social services, and early learning and care. A core responsibility of the Commission is to adopt and implement a strategic plan that guides the organization’s use of public funds to support and promote programs and services for young children, prenatal through five years, and their parents and caregivers. FIRST 5 is proud to engage as a funder, resource, and advocate, committed to serving the varied and critical needs of Santa Clara County’s families.