Chief Human Resources Officer

Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate degree required, preferably specializing in human resources or business management.
• SHRM-SCP certification or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire required; SPHR certification strongly preferred.
• Must be fully fluent in English.
• Minimum of 15 years of proven human resources experience with at least five years in a senior level role.
• Experience working in the corporate sector preferred.
• Strategic approach to human resource management and the ability to maintain progress towards established goals and objectives.
• Business acumen and the ability to work across organizational departments to integrate human resources functions.
• Experience managing and navigating complex labor relations within organizations, implementation and management of collective bargaining agreements, handling disputes, and fostering positive relationships with labor unions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with federal contract compliance as it relates to human resources functions.
• Experience and familiarity with payroll processing and management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects in deadline-oriented environment. Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles.
• Committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life.
• Ability to remain disciplined and nimble to ensure delivery on our core mission of access to justice and protection of children’s wellbeing and rights.
• Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.
• Experience working and communicating in a remote environment.