Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Chief Human Resources Officer
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80219
Overview
Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below. Chief Human Resources Officer
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Denver, Colorado
THE SEARCH
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and people-centered leader to serve as its next Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The DZCA is a dynamic organization that merges traditional zoological practices with modern conservation science. Formerly known simply as the Denver Zoo, the organization rebranded in 2024 to better reflect its global conservation mission. Still headquartered on 80 acres in Denver’s City Park, it welcomes nearly two million visitors annually and is home to over 3,000 animals. DZCA is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and American Humane, and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this critical position will provide strategic leadership on all human resource (HR) matters, including, but not limited to, benefits, compensation, employee relations, organizational culture, recruiting, and training and learning for DZCA’s 400 employees and 600 volunteers. The CHRO will act as a thought partner to leadership, assuring the implementation of HR best practices and compliance with applicable HR laws and regulations. The CHRO plays a significant role in developing a dynamic and diverse workforce that values psychological safety, respect, and inclusion within a high-performing culture. The CHRO will lead a team of nine HR professionals and serve as a role model to demonstrate DZCA’s commitment to a culture of excellence, kindness, equity, and compassion in which all employees feel recognized and valued, contributing to DZCA’s status as an employer of choice. The CHRO will join at an exciting time as the DZCA embarks on its next strategic plan and master planning process.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership on all HR matters, including benefits, compensation, employee relations, organizational culture, recruiting, and training and learning for 400 employees and 600 volunteers.
Act as a thought partner to the President/CEO and Executive Team to implement HR best practices and ensure compliance with applicable HR laws and regulations.
Lead the development of a dynamic and diverse workforce that values psychological safety, respect, and inclusion within a high-performing culture.
Manage and mentor a team of nine HR professionals and model DZCA’s culture of excellence, kindness, equity, and compassion.
Support DZCA’s ongoing strategic planning and master planning processes.
Compensation This position offers a hiring salary of approximately $250,000. The final salary will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
Applications, Inquiries, and Nominations Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
URL: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/denver-zoo-conservation-alliance/chief-human-resources-officer
Rebecca Kennedy, Managing Partner
Natalie Leonhard, Partner
Angelo Alexander, Senior Associate
Kendra Moleé, Senior Search Coordinator
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Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below. Chief Human Resources Officer
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Denver, Colorado
THE SEARCH
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and people-centered leader to serve as its next Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The DZCA is a dynamic organization that merges traditional zoological practices with modern conservation science. Formerly known simply as the Denver Zoo, the organization rebranded in 2024 to better reflect its global conservation mission. Still headquartered on 80 acres in Denver’s City Park, it welcomes nearly two million visitors annually and is home to over 3,000 animals. DZCA is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and American Humane, and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this critical position will provide strategic leadership on all human resource (HR) matters, including, but not limited to, benefits, compensation, employee relations, organizational culture, recruiting, and training and learning for DZCA’s 400 employees and 600 volunteers. The CHRO will act as a thought partner to leadership, assuring the implementation of HR best practices and compliance with applicable HR laws and regulations. The CHRO plays a significant role in developing a dynamic and diverse workforce that values psychological safety, respect, and inclusion within a high-performing culture. The CHRO will lead a team of nine HR professionals and serve as a role model to demonstrate DZCA’s commitment to a culture of excellence, kindness, equity, and compassion in which all employees feel recognized and valued, contributing to DZCA’s status as an employer of choice. The CHRO will join at an exciting time as the DZCA embarks on its next strategic plan and master planning process.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership on all HR matters, including benefits, compensation, employee relations, organizational culture, recruiting, and training and learning for 400 employees and 600 volunteers.
Act as a thought partner to the President/CEO and Executive Team to implement HR best practices and ensure compliance with applicable HR laws and regulations.
Lead the development of a dynamic and diverse workforce that values psychological safety, respect, and inclusion within a high-performing culture.
Manage and mentor a team of nine HR professionals and model DZCA’s culture of excellence, kindness, equity, and compassion.
Support DZCA’s ongoing strategic planning and master planning processes.
Compensation This position offers a hiring salary of approximately $250,000. The final salary will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
Applications, Inquiries, and Nominations Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
URL: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/denver-zoo-conservation-alliance/chief-human-resources-officer
Rebecca Kennedy, Managing Partner
Natalie Leonhard, Partner
Angelo Alexander, Senior Associate
Kendra Moleé, Senior Search Coordinator
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