Center on Budget and Policy Priorities · 1 month ago
Chief People and Culture Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expThe Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute that advances federal and state policies for economic justice. The Chief People and Culture Officer will develop and execute the overall people strategy, advance organizational culture, and ensure the hiring and retention of a talented, diverse staff.
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Hiring Manager
Woon Kim
Responsibilities
Oversee and implement comprehensive people strategy that supports CBPP’s mission and values and encourages high performance and standards
Define and uphold CBPP’s cultural standards and values, emphasizing grace and mutual respect
Lead efforts to build a workplace culture where every employee is treated respectfully, feels valued, and is productive
Partner with the CEIBO to align equity and inclusion initiatives and goals with people and culture initiatives and goals
Lead the creation of a positive, engaged organizational culture in partnership with Center leaders, while integrating the interest, talents, and contributions of all employees in a diverse and inclusive environment
Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the People and Culture team, leveraging their functional expertise to engage managers and staff across CBPP in achieving people-related goals such as staff engagement, retention, development, and workforce planning
Oversee organization-wide learning and development programs; collaborate with the Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB) team on EIB related learning and development program; establish and drive the adoption of organizational norms
Advise the Board of Directors on organization-wide People and Culture issues in partnership with the President and Executive Vice President, Legal Department and Administration
Manage internal communications related to People and Culture, in collaboration with the Center’s internal communications team, to promote transparency and trust
Serve as a strategic advisor to the President, Executive Team, and Board on workforce planning, organizational development, and culture
Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure people-centered decision-making meets the operational needs and priorities of the organization. This includes taking a well-reasoned approach that balances staff preferences with CBPP’s mission and work requirements
Oversee all aspects of HR including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, career development, and total rewards. Align compensation and benefits with organizational goals and equity principles
Strategically align compensation, benefits, and other incentives with organizational goals and culture, and oversee the total rewards programs to attract, retain, and engage employees, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and cost effective
Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practices across all jurisdictions
Lead succession planning and workforce development with a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging lens
Supervise the People and Culture team and Office Services team, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and operational excellence
Promote inclusive management practices and staff engagement across departments
Foster exceptional management practices across the organization, including coaching management to set clear, meaningful goals and objectives and use metrics to measure performance of staff, and investing in employee development and creating a learning mindset
Oversee the Director of Operations and Total Rewards and Senior Director of People and Culture
Oversee the implementation and administration of the principles and policies outlined in the union contract
Partner with the labor team, the Executive Vice President, Legal Department and Administration, and union leadership to resolve complex issues related to the contract
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field required
A minimum of ten years of experience as a collaborative human resources leader within the nonprofit or for-profit sectors; ability to lead a team, guide, change, and make sound decisions
A minimum of four years of experience in a strategic role leading and managing a team of human resource professionals towards successful outcomes
Broad experience in various areas of human resources, including talent acquisition, learning and development, total rewards and benefits, employee engagement, employee relations, performance management, and organizational policies/compliance
Experience guiding organization-wide people and culture strategies, leading change at an organizational level, and engaging teams to execute on the tactics to achieve goals. Strategic approach to culture and community building across an organization, including acting as a true partner on equity and inclusion and bringing equity to all aspects of role
Experience working across teams to build relationships and drive collective impact in people and culture work
Strong project and people management skills, including setting clear goals, giving constructive feedback, and navigating competing priorities
Ability to mentor and coach staff with attention to fairness, growth, accountability, and building trust
Ability to communicate effectively with organizational leadership and staff across all levels, both in writing and verbally, to demonstrate credibility and build trust
Experience conducting and presenting research, analysis, and policy proposals on human resource and organizational culture issues to leadership and staff
Extensive knowledge of employment trends, innovations, best practices, laws, and regulations in a multi-state environment; and the ability to leverage data and expertise in these areas to make sound decisions and recommendations
Working knowledge and experience implementing human resource technology and software applications, such as HRIS, ATS, LMS, etc
A commitment to CBPP's mission to improve the well-being of low- and moderate-income people and advance racial equity and inclusion, and a belief that strong, evidence-based policy solutions can help achieve that mission
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision and dental coverage
Life and long-term disability insurance
Retirement
MERP
DCAP
Generous vacation
Sick leave
Holiday schedules
Company
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities works on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lynda Brooks, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Bornstein
Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
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