Chief People Officer | Hybrid HR Leader for Impact

Envision Consulting; West Chatsworth (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

Life & Disability insurance

Vision insurance

CalPERS retirement

Deferred compensation

PSLF

PTO

Paid holidays

Hybrid work options

Job summary

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) seeks a Chief People Officer to lead HR strategy, operations, and compliance for a large nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities. You will drive recruitment, engagement, labor relations, performance management, and compensation programs in alignment with the Center’s mission and values.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will oversee a 13-member HR team, partner with senior leadership, and support board initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• At least five years in HR leadership or management, supervising staff and advising senior leadership.
• Experience in union labor relations, including contract negotiations and labor-management partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication, engaging executives and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the HR department.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and initiatives.
• Lead 13-person HR team with accountability and growth pathways.
• Advise executive leadership on workforce planning and HR decisions.
• Represent HR in Board meetings and committees where applicable.
• Oversee recruitment, engagement, performance management, and labor relations.

Skills

HR leadership

Employment law

Union negotiations

Strategic planning

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

MBA or related master’s preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Regulatory compliance software

Job description

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) seeks a Chief People Officer to lead HR strategy, operations, and compliance for a large nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities. You will drive recruitment, engagement, labor relations, performance management, and compensation programs in alignment with the Center’s mission and values.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will oversee a 13-member HR team, partner with senior leadership, and support board initiatives.