Chief People Officer

Atlanta Track Club•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit that promotes an active and healthy Atlanta through running and walking. With 45,000 members, it is the second-largest running organization in the United States and directs more than 30 events annually, alongside community initiatives such as the Kilometer Kids youth running program and recognition of high school athletes. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief People Officer is a member of the senior leadership team and serves as the strategic architect and operational leader for the people who power the organization: staff, volunteers, community partners, and residents it serves. The role leads Human Resources, Community Engagement, and Volunteer Service, and manages the Volunteer Services team. It combines organization-wide strategy with hands-on HR operations to attract, develop, and retain staff, strengthen civic relationships across metro Atlanta, and mobilize volunteers for events. The role requires availability for select weekends, evenings, and holidays in support of Club events and community activities.

Requirements

15 or more years of progressive experience in human resources and workforce development, including experience leading an HR function.
Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to balance organizational strategy with hands-on daily execution of HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance.
Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire teams and support collaboration across diverse disciplines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a track record of building trust across varied stakeholder groups.
Ability to thrive in an event-driven nonprofit environment and work select weekends, evenings, and major race holidays.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/payroll systems.
Creativity and passion for the Atlanta Track Club mission, with a demonstrated commitment to running, physical fitness, and community wellness.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community engagement, volunteer management, or nonprofit leadership.
Advanced degree.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Coaching certification.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of Human Resources, including daily operations, employee relations, policies, compliance, benefits administration, compensation, and recordkeeping.
Own hiring for new positions, including workforce planning, job descriptions, postings, recruitment, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
Advise the CEO and department leaders on organizational structure, staffing, performance management, and employee matters.
Develop workforce initiatives for staff training, professional development, leadership development, and succession planning.
Build an inclusive, mission-driven workplace culture that supports engagement, wellbeing, and retention in partnership with the leadership team.
Oversee annual performance reviews, compensation and benefits benchmarking, and the HR budget.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain the employee handbook and HR policies.
Manage HR information and payroll systems in partnership with Finance.
Work with the Chief Financial Officer to develop a benefits package that supports talent recruitment and retention.
Lead the community engagement strategy and strengthen relationships with neighborhoods, residents, neighborhood associations, civic organizations, schools, faith communities, and local businesses.
Integrate community feedback into Club planning, event operations, and long-term programming; serve as a primary contact for neighbors and community stakeholders.
Implement a sustainable and transparent feedback loop between the community and the Club.
Plan and lead community meetings, listening sessions, and outreach, and ensure timely, transparent follow-up on feedback.
Partner with the leadership team to expand access to Club events and programs across diverse geographies and demographics.
Track, measure, and report community impact metrics to senior leadership and the Board.
Lead, support, and develop the Volunteer Services team in setting recruitment, retention, and training strategies for more than 40 annual events, including flagship races requiring mobilization of 1,000 or more volunteers.
Ensure volunteer onboarding, safety protocols, and operational training align with race-day standards and participant expectations.
Develop volunteer recognition programs and continue improving the volunteer experience.
Serve as a strategic partner on the senior leadership team for talent, culture, and organization-wide strategy.
Support Board committees on executive compensation and HR governance as requested.
Supervise and develop direct reports across HR, Community Engagement, and Volunteer Services, fostering accountability and growth.