Chief People Officer

The William And Flora Hewlett Foundation • Menlo Park, CA

257d • $350,000 - $450,000

About The Position

The Chief People Officer (CPO) will report to our VP/COO and will work collaboratively with the President and senior leadership team. They will be responsible for assessing organizational needs in order to design, implement and manage effective human resources programs that enhance, support, and sustain a collaborative, learning culture. The CPO will balance organizational and employee needs. They must bring deep human resources knowledge, experience and practical approaches that will enhance the Foundation's opportunities for impact in an evolving landscape.

Requirements

• Significant H.R. functional leadership and management experience (10+ years) supporting multi-generational knowledge-based teams and employees.
• Experience assessing organizational needs and developing aligned H.R. strategies, structures, programs and tools.
• Experience supporting a consultative approach to delivering broad and specialized H.R. programs.
• Experience coaching leaders and managing an H.R. team to thrive amid change.
• Understanding and clarifying job architectures, position descriptions, responsibilities, competencies, and accountability across an organization.
• Ensuring best practice design and delivery of H.R. operations and compliance.
• Strong and empathetic relationship building skills.
• Collaborative and calm management style with experience leading teams to strong outcomes.
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities, problem-solve and make fair, data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• The highest degree of confidentiality, judgment and professional ethics.
• Proficiency in HRIS and related tools.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent.
• Specific knowledge of California employment law.
• Experience working with mission-driven colleagues and/or within the nonprofit, foundation, academic or philanthropic sectors.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP/ COO, President and other leadership team members as a strategic steward of the Hewlett Foundation.
• Design and oversee an aligned human resources strategy, including recruitment, staff and leadership development, total rewards, performance feedback, retention, engagement, recognition and compliance.
• Lead the Human Resources Department's committed staff to deliver high-quality programming.
• Benchmark the competitiveness of people-related programs and use data-driven insights to inform HR decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Establish credibility and trust throughout the organization as an effective, accessible partner on sensitive people-related employee relations issues.
• Model teamwork, effective decision-making and candor in interactions.
• Work with the HR team to foster connection and belonging amongst colleagues through employee programs such as our employee resource groups and building and belonging committee.
• Partner with the Chief of Culture, Race and Equity to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Oversee performance management as well as investments in staff skill and career development.
• Cultivate excellence in team leadership and management, through access and exposure to consistent management best practices and aligned training, coaching and support for supervisors.
• Identify the most pressing learning needs of the organization and ensure that training and development programs address key skill gaps for staff.
• Work with the HR team to oversee day-to-day HR programs and systems for recruitment, onboarding, benefits and leave administration, payroll, and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, systems, and tools for employees.
• Maintain robust compensation and benefits programs that align with foundation goals.
• Support the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Participate in preparing and presenting materials for the Compensation Committee in collaboration with senior leaders and external compensation consultants.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation within the philanthropic sector.
• Generous total compensation package emphasizing both base salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Salary range for this role starts at $350,000 - $450,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Master's degree