Chief People Officer

The role

The Chief People Officer provides strategic direction and oversight of all human resources functions. This person will lead a 13-member Human Resources Department and advise executive leadership on organizational planning and workforce challenges.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Human Resources Department.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term HR strategies, policies, and initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage 13 staff.
• Partner with the Executive Director and senior leadership on organizational planning.
• Serve as a representative of executive leadership at monthly Board of Trustees meetings.
• Develop and oversee recruitment, selection, retention, and succession planning strategies.
• Lead employee engagement, performance management, and professional development initiatives.
• Provide guidance to executive leadership on complex employee relations matters.
• Oversee labor relations, including union negotiations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• At least five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources leadership or management role, including supervising HR staff and advising senior leadership on personnel matters
• Experience in union labor relations, including collective bargaining, grievance hearings, labor-management meetings, and contract negotiations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, regulatory compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Ability to travel regularly between NLACRC office locations in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley
• Demonstrated commitment to service, with prior experience in a service-focused organization or role supporting the well-being of individuals and communities

Nice to have

• MBA or master's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Previous HR management experience within a government, nonprofit agency, or regional center
• Professional HR certification, such as SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP

Benefits

• Health Insurance: NLACRC pays the full cost of employee-only coverage for select medical plans. Generous contributions are also provided toward additional medical plans for employees and eligible depe
• Dental Insurance: NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. A Dental PPO Plan is also available with a low monthly employee contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• No-cost Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance for employees.
• No-cost vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• CalPERS, a defined benefit retirement plan
• 457 and 403(b) deferred compensation plans
• Opportunity to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Three weeks of vacation during the first year
• Eight hours of sick leave per month
• Additional education, wellness, and sabbatical leave may be available based on eligibility
• 12 paid holidays annually

About the company

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is a nonprofit organization funded by the California Department of Developmental Services that supports individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Envision Consulting was retained by NLACRC to search for their Chief People Officer.