Chief People Officer (CPO)

Chief People Officer (CPO) About the Company Rapidly-expanding operator of charter schools in LA IndustryNon-Profit Organization Management TypeNon Profit Founded2004 Employees1001-5000 Categories Non-Profit & PhilanthropyMembership OrganizationsOrganizations Specialties new teacher support and developmentteacher-driven classroom innovation8-12 educatorscollaborative & dynamic learning communitiesclassroom & school autonomysmall school and class sizesbetter pay and benefitsand diverse career opportunities About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief People Officer to shape and lead its long-term people and talent strategy, strengthening leadership capacity and building the systems needed to attract, develop, and retain employees. The role provides strategic leadership across human resources, staffing, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and related functions. The CPO will lead a senior talent team, collaborate with executives and school leaders, and balance organization-wide policies with the needs of individual school communities. Success requires guiding change, fostering a strong organizational culture, and advancing educational equity. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including three or more years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple talent or human resources functions in a large organization. Broad talent experience is required, with deep expertise in at least two areas such as recruitment, human resources, compensation, performance management, employee relations, or diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates should have experience developing and implementing human capital and organizational culture systems, along with a commitment to educational equity and excellence. Hiring Manager TitleChief Executive Officer Functions Human Resources