CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

NATIONAL

Who We Are and What We Believe:

Founded in 1997, Bottom Line is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a mission to partner with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities as they get into college, graduate, and go far in life. We achieve this mission by providing one-on-one guidance during the college application process through college graduation and the successful launch of their careers.

Our vision is to dramatically transform urban communities by producing thousands of new career-ready college graduates.

When you join Bottom Line, you will find a rewarding, fast-paced, results-oriented environment. We build strong relationships with our students and with each other. We take our work seriously, and we know that a focus on data and metrics is integral to our continued success. Experts in our fields, we are driven by our mission and extremely proud of the work we do.

What You Will Do:

The Chief People Officer (CPO) will work closely with and report to the CEO, serve as an integral member of the leadership team, and advance Bottom Line's mission, vision, and effectiveness by leading all org-wide talent activities. The CPO is uniquely responsible for envisioning and executing Bottom Line’s talent strategy in a way that will grow with the organization.

As the CPO, this individual will lead Bottom Line’s efforts to recruit, hire, develop and retain an exceptional workforce, fostering an equity-focused and positive work environment, reporting related data to the Board of Directors, and provide thought partnership to the Senior Leadership Team.

Lead Bottom Line’s Talent Strategy for current and future staff

• Designs and implements the people strategy for a diverse and innovative distributed team, including fostering a people-centric environment that fosters inclusion and equity; embraces collaboration and consistency across geographies; and relies on data to assess and revise strategies as needed.
• Oversees the development and implementation of processes, tools, and reporting to ensure that Bottom Line people resources are being properly leveraged in pursuit of organizational goals. This includes the approach to annual staff performance management as well as organizational goals related to people and culture.
• Proactively identifies and responds to the talent needs of a growing organization, including maintaining a competitive rewards package, building bonds and trust across the distributed team, and reinforcing what makes Bottom Line unique and successful.
• Develops and implements an org-wide approach to adult learning and development that supports our team members in on-the-job learning and growth.
• Develop and implement strategies and programs to support employee development, growth, and career advancement
• Partners with senior leaders to identify and address key talent challenges and opportunities
• Provides regular reports to the executive leadership team and the board on HR-related matters

Champion Bottom Line’s Foundations

• Develop and implement strategies/programs to ensure diversity, equity and a strong inclusive culture are prioritized throughout Bottom Line.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with diverse organizations to increase diversity in candidate pools
• Provide training and education for all employees on DEI topics; Create and implement metrics to measure and track the success of DEI initiatives

Lead efforts to support a positive work environment through effective Employee Relations and Management while ensuring compliance with employment regulations in current and future regions

• Develop and implement effective employee communication strategies
• Ensure that all HR policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations
• Ensure that the organization’s employee handbook is up-to-date and that all employees are aware of the policies and procedures
• Develop and manage HR budgets, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources

Executive Leadership Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the executive leadership team to develop and implement HR strategies that support the overall mission and goals of the organization
• Attend the annual leadership retreat and contribute to the strategic planning process by providing insight on HR trends, talent management, and organizational development
• Represent HR and talent acquisition on the executive leadership team, ensuring that HR perspectives are considered in all decisions and initiatives
• Collaborate with other members of the executive leadership team to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and create effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent
• Foster strong working relationships with all members of the executive leadership team to ensure effective communication and alignment of HR initiatives with the broader goals of the organization.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without advanced notice.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time remote role, with some flexibility around hours/schedule

Expected Travel:

Regular travel to existing regions, typically 1-3 trips per quarter

Who Should Apply:

If you meet the qualifications below, you should apply.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and work authorization;
• A minimum of ten years of leadership experience in a nonprofit, government, or philanthropy, overseeing programs, development, and culture at an organization serving students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds
• A passion for, and a demonstrated commitment to, Bottom Line’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• A deep understanding of the role of a human resources or talent function, especially in diverse and mission-focused organizations
• Expertise in coaching others to lead change management and see it as critical to your success.
• Experience designing strategic and business plans with the proven ability to develop and manage business plans, processes and controls to enhance efficacy and mitigate risk
• A desire to embrace and understand the value of engaging with leaders and staff-members at various levels, as well as work within leadership groups as a champion of our regions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and compile complex data for planning and reporting purposes.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Be a culture Influencer, with the ability to orchestrate shared values across staff, students, partners and the broader community
• Demonstrated commitment to Bottom Line’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Preferred, but not required

• An understanding of the education not-for-profit sector, including donor relations and management preferred
• Strong Human Resources foundation with advanced training and/or certification in Human Resources such as PHR or SPHR, Organizational Development, or equivalent experience
• Master's in Business Administration or related advanced study