Chief People Officer, RFK Community Alliance
Position Summary
RFK Community Alliance seeks a collaborative and mission-driven Chief People Officer (CPO) to serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and lead the organization's people, culture, learning, and inclusion strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy aligned with RFKCA's mission, strategic plan, and organizational goals.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Executive Leadership team, and Board on workforce trends, organizational design, talent development and sustainability, and culture initiatives.
Lead efforts to strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and workforce resilience.
Partner with executive leaders to anticipate workforce challenges and identify innovative solutions that support long-term organizational success.
Partner with leaders across all programs and departments to advance organizational goals through people-centered strategies.
Establish and monitor key people metrics and organizational health indicators to inform strategic decision-making.
Lead the next phase of RFKCA's DBIE vision, strategy, goals, and accountability measures.
Chair the organization's DBIE Committee, leading initiatives that engage and inspire staff to advance diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity across RFKCA.
Foster a culture of inclusion, belonging, and equity across all levels of the organization.
Partner with leadership teams to embed equitable practices into policies, programs, leadership behaviors, and decision-making processes.
Expand on systems that advance equitable recruitment, retention, promotion, leadership development, and employee engagement practices.
Serve as an organizational thought leader and advocate for equity-centered practices that strengthen outcomes for employees and the communities RFKCA serves.
Oversee RFKCA's training team, and organizational learning and professional development initiatives that support employee growth, retention, and career advancement.
Promote a culture of continuous learning that supports innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Partner with organizational leaders to identify critical workforce capabilities and future talent needs.
Ensure learning and development initiatives align with organizational goals, employee needs, and industry best practices.
Champion initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, well-being, recognition, and organizational culture.
Partner with leaders throughout the organization to reinforce RFKCA's values and cultivate a workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered.
Guide organization-wide change management efforts related to workforce transformation, growth, and strategic initiatives.
Use employee feedback, engagement data, and organizational assessments to inform culture and employee experience strategies.
Qualifications
Significant experience (10-15) in senior HR leadership roles.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management or a related field.
Strategic Leadership and Management:
Strategic leadership in a non-profit or other mission-driven organization with a strong unwavering commitment to the organization's values and mission.
Proven ability to direct entire departments with a focus on strategic leadership, shaping and reinforcing an inclusive organizational culture, and translating goals into action plans, effectively managing and empowering senior-level direct reports.
Expertise in compliance, risk management, and the equitable application of HR policies and labor laws.
Expert knowledge and significant people leadership experience with demonstrated advanced, senior-level strategic thinking by developing and implementing transformative HR strategies that drive organizational success and align with broader organization goals, vision, and culture.
Relationship Builder, Networker, and Collaborator with Excellent Communication Skills:
Excel in addressing systemic interpersonal challenges and leading organization culture initiatives.
Lead by example, promoting empathy and trust-building.
Active listening and mentoring skills.
Ability to give and receive feedback in a supportive manner, seeing constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth and improvement.
Engaged Leader of People and Culture:
Able to create a work culture that is welcoming, psychologically safe, and collaborative across all teams guided by human resource best practices.
Understand and/or personally represent the lived experiences of the communities served, particularly communities of color and/or low-income communities.
Skilled listener graciously willing to consider all opinions and make informed decisions.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with an annualized starting salary range of up to $175,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Process and Additional Information
Candidate must include a resume and a cover letter, both in PDF format, which describe how qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of RFKCA. Upload required documents to: https://eostransitions.applicantpool.com/jobs/. All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential, and any questions can be submitted to Patricia Duarte at: pduarte@eostransitions.com.