Director of People & Organizational Development

Griffin Resources is recruiting on behalf of Bay to Bay Properties. located in Safety Harbor, FL.

 

Bay to Bay Properties  is a growing commercial general contractor expanding its presence across the Southeast. As the organization scales into multiple offices, we are investing in leadership infrastructure to ensure our culture, communication, and operational alignment grow alongside the business.

 

We’re looking for a  Director of People & Organizational Development  to partner closely with executive leadership and help drive culture, communication, and organizational alignment as the company continues to grow. You’ll act as the connective thread across teams, ensure leadership messaging is clear and consistent, orchestrate company‑wide rhythms like town halls, and reinforce a cohesive employee experience across all offices.

 

This role is ideal for a polished, people‑focused leader who is proactive, confident, and thrives in fast‑moving, scaling environments. You should be comfortable commanding a room, navigating ambiguity, and translating executive priorities into action.

 

Bay to Bay offers a unique  Director of People & Organizational Development  experience, centered around supporting a collaborative leadership team. The company values structure, clarity, process, and culture, providing the foundation you need to drive alignment, communication, and organizational effectiveness.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership Communication & Culture

- Lead the planning and execution of company town halls, including agenda, content, speaker prep, and run‑of‑show.
- Translate executive priorities into clear, consistent messaging for the organization.
- Ensure communication remains aligned across all departments and locations.
- Reinforce company values through internal communication and leadership interactions.
- Develop, manage, and evolve employee recognition programs.

 

Organizational Rhythm & Employee Engagement

- Maintain the company’s internal communication cadence (leadership updates, cultural moments, planning cycles).
- Support committees, initiatives, and cross-functional alignment with structured follow-through.
- Strengthen onboarding experiences to ensure cultural consistency across offices.
- Track engagement, participation, and culture-related data.
- Serve as a cultural connector and trusted partner across the company.

 

Operations, SOP Adoption & Internal Alignment

- Bring a people-focused viewpoint into SOP updates, process changes, and technology rollouts.
- Identify operational gaps and proactively recommend improvements.
- Ensure SOPs and processes are communicated clearly and adopted.
- Support modernization efforts including intranet development and internal communication tools.

 

Scaling & Multi-Office Cohesion

- Ensure new offices adopt consistent communication standards and cultural norms.
- Support leadership visits, cross-office planning, and communication flow.
- Maintain cohesion and alignment during geographic expansion.

 

Event Leadership & External Presence

- Oversee community-facing or brand-forward events such as 5Ks, golf tournaments, and outreach activities.
- Represent leadership and the brand with confidence and professionalism.
- Coordinate messaging and presence at events.

 

Executive Partnership

- Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team.
- Track commitments, priorities, and action items.
- Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives.
- Anticipate leadership needs and drive clarity across teams.

 

Qualifications:

- Open to diverse backgrounds, no construction experience required.
- Strong executive presence: confident, composed, polished communicator.
- Proactive, decisive, and able to lead conversations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong relationship builders across all levels.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with ambiguity.
- Experience in ops, communications, OD, project management, consulting, military leadership, or similar.
- Comfortable with technology, systems, and process thinking.

 

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k)
- High-visibility role partnering with executive leadership
- Opportunity to shape culture and organizational growth
- Dynamic, collaborative work environment