Manager, People and Culture

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION 

For over a decade, STEM From Dance (SFD) has been committed to empowering girls of color with the skills, experiences, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM — all through the power of dance. Our mission is rooted in addressing the systemic underrepresentation of women of color in STEM fields. Through our innovative programs and steadfast community support, girls cultivate their creativity, fortify their confidence, and leverage technology to pioneer bold innovations.

Our vision is ambitious: to impact the lives of one million girls, guiding them towards thriving careers in STEM. Already on the path to national and global recognition, SFD is at the forefront of integrating dance with STEM education, driving the charge toward greater representation of women of color in STEM. We envision a future where the STEM landscape is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where women of color not only participate but lead and innovate. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Manager, People & Culture plays a pivotal role in advancing a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture at STEM From Dance. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Operations, this position leads the organization’s human resources function including talent acquisition, performance management, HR operations, compliance, and team culture initiatives. The ideal candidate is a people-first HR leader who is systems-savvy, detail-oriented, and passionate about building sustainable people processes that support organizational growth.

WHAT YOU’ll DO

Key responsibilities will include:

Human Resources Operations, Office Administration & Compliance – 30%

• Lead and optimize all HR administrative systems including HRIS (e.g., Gusto, Justworks, Lattice, Linkedin Recruiter, Workable).
• Ensure compliance with New York employment law and HR best practices.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage onboarding/offboarding workflows.
• Oversee and improve payroll, benefits administration, and team member lifecycle documentation.
• Track key HR metrics to inform decision-making and support a data-driven HR function.
• Coordinate logistics for our Brooklyn-based office, including supplies and systems during on-site retreats or team gatherings.

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment – 30%

• Own full-cycle recruitment for both Core Team (full-time) and part-time/seasonal staff.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, interview plans, and candidate evaluations.
• Coordinate and lead external HR contractors and recruiting partners during peak hiring season (April–June).
• Cultivate a diverse talent pipeline aligned with organizational values and needs.

Performance Management & Team Development – 20%

• Administer performance review cycles using platforms like …