Director Talent and Culture

Company Description: Jonathan Rose Companies is a mission-driven green real estate firm specializing in policy, urban planning, development, project management, and investment. Since its founding in 1989, the firm has completed $1.5 billion of work, often in partnership with nonprofits, towns, and cities to strengthen communities. Its work focuses on creating diverse, green, transit-accessible buildings and neighborhoods that are enriched with social, cultural, and educational networks. The firm approaches buildings, neighborhoods, and regions as complex, adaptive systems, using integrated and multidisciplinary strategies to make metropolitan areas more resilient, equitable, and competitive. Recognized as a leading provider of affordable green urban solutions, Jonathan Rose Companies is committed to achieving visionary goals through practical, sustainable, and community-focused initiatives.

Role Description: The Director of Talent and Culture is a full-time, hybrid role based in New York, NY, with flexibility for part-time work from home. This role is responsible for shaping and leading the organization’s people strategy, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and culture-building initiatives aligned with the firm’s mission and values. Day-to-day responsibilities include partnering with leadership to define workforce needs, overseeing hiring processes, and strengthening employer branding to attract and retain diverse, mission-aligned talent. The director will design and implement programs that enhance employee experience, manage employee relations, and support professional development and coaching for managers and team members. The role also involves monitoring HR metrics, ensuring compliance with relevant employment regulations, and continuously improving policies and practices that foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.

Qualifications: Strong experience in Employee Engagement and Employee Relations, with a track record of building inclusive, collaborative workplace cultures. Demonstrated ability in Performance Management, including designing and implementing evaluation, feedback, and development frameworks. Background in Employer Branding and Hiring, with experience attracting, selecting, and retaining diverse, mission-driven talent. Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and change management in a professional services or real estate–related environment. Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Experience leading strategic people initiatives in a values-driven, multidisciplinary organization; prior leadership experience in HR or People & Culture is strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) are a plus.