Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR function to support organizational effectiveness, staff well-being, and alignment with Yaqeen’s mission and values. This individual will drive culture, recruiting, talent development, performance management, and compliance, while fostering a workplace rooted in Yaqeen’s core values in order to effectively and efficiently reach our organizational mission.

• STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the organization's mission and long-term goals.
• Serve as a thought partner to executive leadership on people and culture strategy.
• Lead organizational planning on workforce development, structure, and succession.
• Build and manage the department budget ensuring that programs are on track to meet KPIs and meet objectives.
• TALENT MANAGEMENT
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Lead initiatives on talent retention, employee engagement, and career growth.
• Build frameworks for performance evaluation, promotions, and coaching.
• LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
• Design and implement training programs for various HR focus areas including tarbiya, leadership, soft skill development and HR compliance training.
• Reinforce growth pathways (individual contributor and management) across departments.
• COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Build compensation program that is equitable and comprehensive to a global team
• Monitor annual inflation and cost of living and ensure proper adjustments when necessary
• Evaluate and apply benefits program including medical insurance and retirement opportunities
• Uptodate on all best practice and innovative benefit opportunities relevant to enhancing employee work life balance experience including PTO, perks, etc
• HR OPERATIONS
• Maintain and enhance HRIS systems and personnel records.
• Oversee and smooth operations and effective execution of all department functions.
• Work cross functionally with other departments to ensure best application of people and culture strategy.
• Track and report HR metrics including headcount, retention, engagement, and audit appropriately
• Provide insights to support data-informed decision-making.
• EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
• Strong pulse on employee issues and concerns
• Create channels for employees to voice their opinions and perspectives
• Oversee the increase in employee satisfaction through intentional engagement opportunities
• Foster a strong sense of connection across all levels of the organization.
• Build meaningful reward and recognition program to ensure employees feel valued and have a strong sense of belonging
• Lead org wide events that align all members of the organization and intentionally build team chemistry and understanding - Host org wide All-hands, tarbiya session, trainings, etc
• Manage employee escalations with wisdom and care
• POLICY & COMPLIANCE
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Lead policy development, employee handbook updates, and benefits administration.
• Communicate and reinforce HR policy across organizations.
• CULTURE & ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH
• Operationalize Yaqeen’s values by infusing them into the organizational policies and leadership philosophy
• Develop frameworks for spiritually grounded performance and workplace culture through initiatives such as Yaqeen’s Tarbiya Program.
• Facilitate organizational alignment between leadership and employees.
• Champion inclusive, equitable, and values-driven workplace practices.
• Support conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative processes.
• Create safe channels for employee feedback and voice.

• REQUIRED:
• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to build systems, lead change, and manage complex interpersonal dynamics.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Strong emotional intelligence, discretion, and interpersonal skills.
• PREFERRED:
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification.
• Experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, or faith-centered organizations.
• Familiarity with Islamic ethics and application in multicultural work environments.

Yaqeen Institute embraces a philosophy that values and promotes diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and advance a talented and diverse workforce within a culture where all employees are empowered to reach their fullest potential.

Please note that all career opportunities at Yaqeen Institute are subject to a three-month probationary period, during which we assess performance, alignment with our values, and mutual fit to ensure long-term success in the role.