Unclassified - Albany, NY
posted about 2 months ago
KIPP Capital Region is seeking a Chief People Officer (CPO) to join their growing team in Albany/Troy, NY! As a member of the Executive Leadership Team and reporting directly to the CEO, the CPO will play a key role in developing and leading KIPP Capital Region's Talent and People Team. In addition to serving as a vital thought partner to the CEO and other senior leaders, the CPO will lead talent strategy, mitigate risk to the organization, and implement talent policies/programs that foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow across KIPP Capital Region's network. The CPO plays a key role in fulfilling this commitment and driving the overall strategic direction of KIPP Capital Region. To do this, the CPO will manage a team of talent and HR professionals, ensuring KIPP Capital is a leader in critical areas such as recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee development and engagement, career pathways and performance management, and more. They will ensure the integration of anti-racist practices into all talent systems, and uphold a high standard of excellence in the partnership, service, and support they and their teams provide to schools. The position involves developing a multi-year vision for Talent and HR across the full employee life cycle, ensuring effective execution with an emphasis on customer service and strong systems. The CPO will work with schools to prioritize designing and executing a talent strategy that ensures schools have the talent they need to live out their vision and mission and deliver instructional excellence for students. Additionally, the CPO will set and hold a vision of people excellence for the organization, collaborating with the CEO and other members of the senior leadership team to refine and implement KIPP Capital Region's strategic plan.