Great Oaks Legacy Charter School · 1 week ago
Chief People & Talent Officer
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expGreat Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative charter public school in Newark NJ, serving students from Pre-K to 12th grade. They are seeking a dynamic leader to drive the work that touches every adult in their buildings, focusing on organizational culture, talent management, and organizational health.
Charter SchoolsEducation
Responsibilities
Lead the organization through a critical and exciting moment of self-reflection and reimagining of organizational culture, talent management and organizational health
Serve as the strategic leader of the people and culture work and a key member of the senior leadership team
Advance a people-centered, values-driven, and growth-oriented approach to attracting, supporting, and retaining talent across the organization
Oversee a department of six human resources and talent teammates, with direct management of three
Qualification
Required
10+ years of human resources experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership position
Experience leading complex, organization-wide change in environments with high variability in stakeholder engagement and openness
Skilled at navigating diverse perspectives with empathy and clarity, building cross-functional coalitions to obstacles into opportunities
Strong organizational development orientation with the ability to analyze systems, identify points of misalignment, and implement integrated strategies that improve coherence, efficiency, and long-term organizational performance
Brings an integrated approach to talent strategy and leadership development that balances system-building with people development
Designing systems that attract, grow and retain high-impact, mission-aligned talent while building capacity across the organization
Brings a breadth and depth of HR leadership experience, with a track record of strengthening foundational systems while evolving people practices to reflect the organization's values and equity commitments
Balances operational excellence with people-centered judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset
Preferred
Direct HR experience in a K–12 or charter school setting, with a strong understanding of school-based dynamics, hiring cycles, and certification requirements
Able to build strong relationships with educators and leaders while tailoring systems to meet the unique needs of school environments
Experience successfully implementing DEI strategies and policies that create an environment of access and belonging
Strong emphasis on servant leadership and a strong listener who builds trust and relationships with a high level of emotional intelligence
Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, changing environment and anticipate future needs
Experience managing and empowering high-capacity teams, with demonstrated success building strong management structures and cultivating leadership within their department
Benefits
Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.
Tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement per year.
Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.
Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.
Online counseling services - for staff and their dependents - via top-rated therapy app.
Pre-tax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.
Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.
Company
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative public charter school in Newark NJ, educating 2100+ students from Pre-K to 12th grade, on seven campuses.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dr. Ariana Lopez
Chief Operating Officer
Dominick DiFalco
Chief Strategy Officer
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