Description

Position Summary

The Organization Development & Employee Experience Director provides strategic leadership for the Polynesian Cultural Center's efforts to strengthen organizational capability, employee engagement, workplace culture, and leadership effectiveness. This role leads organization-wide initiatives that enhance the employee experience while supporting the development of leaders, teams, and the organization as a whole. The Director also provides strategic direction and oversight for the Learning & Development team and programs that support the PCC's mission and values.

What You'll Do

• Lead employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, employee experience, and retention.
• Direct the PCC's employee engagement and listening strategy, including surveys, focus groups, recognition initiatives, and workforce analytics.
• Provide strategic direction to the Learning & Development Manager and team.
• Partner with executive and department leaders on employee engagement and organizational effectiveness plans.
• Lead organization-wide culture, change management, and team effectiveness initiatives.
• Assist with complex employee relations matters and coach managers on addressing workplace concerns.

Who We're Looking For

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in OD/OB, Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in OD/OB, employee experience, organizational effectiveness, human resources, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience leading professional staff, organization-wide initiatives, or complex cross-functional work with accountability for strategy and results.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leaders and influence change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in OD/OB, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related.
• Experience leading an Organizational Development, Employee Experience, or Learning & Development function.
• Experience leading organizational culture and/or leadership development programs.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPTD, ICF, or a comparable credential.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Temple eligible.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Competitive salary: $110,000-$142,000
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Paid time off, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and wellness benefits
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and unique on-site perks

We are committed to providing not just a job-but a place where you can build a meaningful and sustainable career while helping shape the future of one of Hawaii's most unique mission-driven organizations.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Help shape the employee experience, strengthen leaders, and build the future of the Polynesian Cultural Center. Apply today.

All applicants must be available for an on-site interview at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, HI. Please note that the Polynesian Cultural Center will not provide relocation or travel expense reimbursements related to this application or hiring process.