Chief People Officer
Since its founding in 1985, Communities in Schools of Central Texas (CIS) has become a true Texas success story. The CIS mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS of Central Texas is currently seeking a qualified Chief People Officer to lead the Human Resources Department and the organization’s commitment and strategy to be a diverse, anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive organization. The CPO is responsible for implementing an overarching vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to eliminate systemic organizational marginalization and promote inclusion and anti-racist practices evidenced in the organization’s programs, business operations and leadership.
Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience leading human resources administration and management
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion programs
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
• Content knowledge of the diversity, equity, and inclusiveness research base and best practices for organizations striving to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive with a commitment to continuous personal growth and learning in these areas
• Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to persuasively promote ideas to a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to partner with colleagues and organization leaders
• Experience supervising and developing teams and individual team members
• Demonstrated ability to align people strategies with business strategies
• Experience developing and implementing trainings
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while also driving toward clarity and solutions
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive or confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively within a budget and use innovation to find ways of more effectively managing resources
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and virtual communication tools including MS Teams and Zoom
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred

Breadth of Responsibilities
HR/DEI Strategy

• Establish and implement human resources strategies, policies and processes to support the CIS mission and strategic vision to be a diverse, anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive organization
• Partner with colleagues and senior leaders to drive organizational culture building, employee engagement and communication activities and ensure all departments are grounded in the organization’s equity values
• Provide strategic leadership by articulating human resources issues and plans to the executive leadership team, employees, and external stakeholders
• Develop retention strategies, conduct stay interviews, and facilitate employee listening sessions

HR Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department
• Lead race grievance process and internal personnel investigations
• Coordinate employee performance management and performance review processes
• Manage comprehensive compensation and employee benefit plans that are competitive and cost effective for the agency
• Work with the finance department to ensure the accuracy of timesheets and payroll records
• Ensure efficient systems are in place for collecting and archiving employee personnel records in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and specific contractual requirements
• Participate in preparation for financial and administrative audits and contract monitoring as requested
• Demonstrate agency core values and competencies

Consulting, Coaching & Training

• Provide consultation and support to supervisors about performance management issues including documentation of performance issues, goal setting, and coaching for improved performance
• Provide training and support to managers and staff in the areas of HR including personnel policies, paperwork and recordkeeping requirements, sexual harassment and other EEO related issues, drug-free workplace, ADA, FMLA, general safety, etc.
• Provide consultation and create opportunities for HR team members’ personal and professional development and ensure that team members have the necessary skills, resources, and support to deliver high quality work
• Ensure new employees receive a full orientation to CIS including initial payroll documentation, agency values and competencies, policies and procedures, employee benefits, etc.
• Consult with the Communications department to communicate our DEI commitment, practices, and learnings

Reporting Structure: This position is supervised by the Chief Executive Officer and supervises the Human Resources team:

• Employee Wellness Coordinator
• Professional Development & DEI Coordinator
• Talent Acquisition Coordinator
• Other staff members, interns or volunteers as needed or assigned by the CEO

What You Bring: First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. We encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities.
Work Location: This position is a full-time position and will be required to work at the CIS central administrative office in Austin, TX.
**What We Offer: CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary range for this position is $8,000/mo. to $9,825/mo. determined by qualifications and relevant experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, paying 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, professional development, and a 403(b) plan with an employer match. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day.

Online applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $8,000.00 - $9,825.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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