People and Culture Manager

Foster an engaging and supportive culture where employees thrive

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, GFI’s teams focus on making plant-based, fermentation-enabled, and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. Powered by philanthropy, GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the world’s climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to promote a positive workplace culture aligned with GFI’s values and mission, facilitate training and development opportunities, enhance employee engagement and experience, and provide employee relations and performance management guidance. The People and Culture Manager will be responsible for:

• Serving as a cultural steward for GFI and implementing and supporting initiatives that foster a work environment where employees feel valued, engaged, included, and empowered to succeed.
• Leading Culture Club, with discussions led by an alternating facilitator that is a department representative, and emphasizing work that fosters inclusion, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and actualizing projects that will contribute to ensuring GFI is an effective and enjoyable place to work.
• Facilitating the DEI Committee meetings and a once per cycle DEI Discussion, and monitoring implementation of prioritized action items from the DEI roadmap.
• Serving as a supportive partner for GFI’s employee-led connection groups and events (such as CARE Club [caregivers], GFI Team Break, Meditation Morning,
• Overall Well-Being League, and Proud at GFI), attending periodically and reviewing materials or providing guidance when requested. Co-leading the GFI Team Break with the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and People Operations Projects.

• Providing internal training and enablement to employees on various people and culture topics, emphasizing continuous learning, and facilitating periodic or monthly supervisor training sessions.
• Preparing informational guides, maintaining professional development resources, and providing advisory support for the U.S. mentorship program.
• Partnering, cross‑training, and knowledge sharing with other members of the People Operations team, including the People Operations Manager;
  Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and People Operations Projects; and, Senior People Operations Coordinator, and providing back‑up support when necessary.

• Managing the employee engagement survey, pulse surveys, and annual performance review processes in Culture Amp in coordination with the Senior People Operations Coordinator. Analyzing employee engagement survey results and recommending and supporting implementation of action items.
• Providing employee relations and performance management guidance to employees andлого supervisors.
• Researching and contributing external opportunities for employee training, development, and cultural awareness to the weekly CAT (Collaborative Assistance Team) Newsletter.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

An ideal candidate for the People and Culture Manager position will have experience that reflects the following:

• At least 5 years of related, progressive people and culture generalist or management experience.
• Prior people and culture experience supporting a primarily remote workforce within a multi‑state employer is preferred.
• Prior experience developing presentations, facilitating engaging employee and supervisor training sessions, and creating informational guides.
• Familiarity with employee experience and performance management system administration. Culture Amp experience is a plus and experience utilizing the
• Development module, including development plans and career paths, is a strong plus.
• Proven experience successfully handling employee relations and performance management questions or issues.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and a proven…