Confidential is hiring: Chief Human Resources Officer in Palo Alto

Chief Human Resources Officer

About the Company

Prominent Jewish Community Center

Industry
Individual & Family Services

Type
Non Profit

Employees
51-200

Specialties

• fitness
• preschool
• senior living
• cultural arts
• community service
• afterschool programs
• camps
• Jewish holidays
• Jewish learning
• and Z3 Project

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to join its executive management team. The CHRO will be instrumental in fostering an engaged, mission-driven workforce and ensuring the organization remains an inclusive, innovative, and caring workplace. This pivotal role involves leading all HR functions, from recruitment to staff development, and shaping organizational culture to align with the company's mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies that support the growth of the organization, while also maintaining compliance with all relevant employment laws. A key aspect of the role is to foster a workplace culture that is rooted in the values of community, learning, and respect, and that embraces the diversity of the local environment. Applicants for the CHRO position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree, with an MBA and HR certifications preferred, and a minimum of 8 years' HR experience, including 4-5 years at a senior management level. The role requires a proven track record in organizational development, talent strategy, and culture-building, as well as experience in managing HR functions within complex, multi-departmental organizations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and creative thinker, with excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management skills. A strong knowledge of employment law and best HR practices is essential, and experience in nonprofit or mission-driven environments is highly valued. The CHRO will also be expected to be a visible, trusted advisor to employees at all levels and to translate the company's vision into action, ensuring that its people and organizational infrastructure can scale with growth.

Hiring Manager Title
CEO

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Human Resources