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Base pay range
$200,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
Summary
Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York, is seeking a genuine people person — a leader who thrives on human connection, leads with empathy, and inspires trust — to join its leadership team as its Chief People Officer (CPO).
As CPO, you will play a critical role in shaping a people-first culture that reflects our values of compassion, service, and inclusion. You will be responsible for developing and executing human resource strategies for 900 employees across 60 locations. In support of the agency's strategic goals, you will lead all HR functions including talent development and succession planning, talent acquisition, organizational and performance management, learning & development, and policy/compliance, ensuring CCCS creates an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a difference.
The salary range of $200,000 - $230,000 annually represents the low and high end of the salary for this role. Salary is based on factors including, but not limited to, professional experience, competencies, and educational background. The range listed is one component of our total compensation package. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership - Design and implement a human capital strategy aligned with the agency's goals and values. Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and leadership team on workforce planning and change management.
- People & Culture - Foster an inclusive, mission-aligned culture that values equity, staff well-being, and continuous learning. Promote inclusion in the workplace and reinforce our position as an equal opportunity employer. Ensure hiring, onboarding, and management procedures effectively recruit diverse talent.
- Talent Acquisition - Attract, source, and hire top talent to meet CCCS's workforce needs and support its long-term goals. Develop comprehensive recruiting and retention plans to meet the agency's human capital needs, strategic goals, and growth plans by overseeing talent acquisition and internal career development.
- Talent Development - Drive leadership development, succession planning, and robust training programs to grow internal talent pipelines.
- Performance Management - Evaluate and improve employee performance to achieve organizational success, including setting clear expectations, assessing progress, providing feedback, and supporting employee development to enhance productivity.
- Learning & Development - Enhance employee skills and capabilities through training, education, and growth opportunities. Evaluate and implement effective training and development programs.
- HR Operations - Align HR technology with business and workforce needs. Leverage analytics to drive talent decisions. Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring effective, user-friendly systems and processes. Analyze HR procedures and tools and recommend improvements.
- Compliance & Risk - Establish and implement HR policies and procedures that support the mission and strategic vision of Catholic Charities. Ensure compliance with employment laws and nonprofit regulations. Stay informed of industry trends and maintain a competitive industry presence.
Qualifications
- Education and/or experience required: A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred. A minimum of 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least five years of executive HR experience, preferably in non-profit sectors.
- Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required: Proficiency in leading organizational change, coaching, mentoring, staff development, and scaling teams in complex non-profit organizations. Ability to use data for HR decisions. Knowledge of employment laws. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Remain in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer approximately 90% of the time. Ability to work remotely as needed. Frequently sit for extended periods. Travel for staff meetings about 10% of the time, using reliable transportation, traversing streets, stairs, and exposed to outside weather conditions. The role requires office attendance for the first 90 days before transitioning to a hybrid schedule.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Executive
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Human Resources
- Industries: Individual and Family Services
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