Chief People Officer

3 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Envision Consulting LLC Full time
About the Position

AbilityFirst is seeking a seasoned Chief People Officer to lead the organization's overall HR strategy. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CPO will manage a team of HR professionals to develop and implement strategies that align with AbilityFirst's mission to support people with developmental disabilities and their families.

This role requires an experienced HR leader with a strong work ethic and knowledge of labor regulations. The ideal candidate will have excellent strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record in human resources and talent management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive human resources strategy with short and long-term planning for the department, including timeline, budget, and key metrics for success.
  • Collaborates on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, and employee relation plans.
  • Fosters a positive and engaging work environment, promoting a culture of teamwork that supports the well-being, professional growth, and job satisfaction of all employees.
  • Leads organizational change management and communications, including approaches, policies, and procedures to improve overall efficiency across the agency.
  • Serves as the first line of defense for people issues and creates a practice of recognition and appreciation.
  • Oversees the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to attract and retain top talent for all positions within the organization.
  • Drives the performance management process, regarding performance management and employee development, and recommends new and improved measures for performance evaluation.
  • Ensures effective benefits administration, including employee enrollment, retirement plans, leaves of absence, workers' compensation and unemployment claims, compliance, reporting, reconciliation, and answers employee inquiries.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and recommends best practices, reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance, and oversees the facilitation of training for employees on compliance-related matters.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience as an HR leader; experience in the nonprofit sector or organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Successful track record of progressive responsibility in human resources/talent management.
  • Working knowledge of all human resource functional areas including legal, employee relations, recruiting, compensation and benefit administration, HRIS, and training and development.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address HR-related challenges.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Previous experience coordinating DEI efforts and action plans or similar initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise others, support and evaluate colleagues and reports, and maintain high morale and productivity.
  • Commitment to the organization's mission and sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented populations.
Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range is $170,000. This is a full-time in-person position with the central office located in Pasadena, CA that includes a comprehensive benefits package (i.e. healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement). The CPO is expected to have a presence throughout AbilityFirst's various sites.

AbilityFirst is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.


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