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About the Role

KIPP NYC is seeking an exceptional Chief People Officer (CPO) to serve as the chief architect of the organization's talent strategy, culture, and employee experience, and as a critical member of the Executive Leadership Team. This role owns all aspects of the People function across a complex, multi-entity organization of 1,200+ employees.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership Team, translating organizational vision into an actionable, multi-year talent strategy.
Own workforce planning across a complex, multi-entity structure, anticipating hiring needs, succession risk, and organizational design questions.
Build and protect a culture of high performance, accountability, and belonging at every level of the organization.
Advise the CEO and executive team on the people implications of major strategic decisions and lead change-management strategies.
Champion a leadership philosophy grounded in clear expectations, coaching, and empowerment.
Serve as a senior advisor on organizational risk, governance, and compliance.
Lead a team of approximately 18 people, including three direct reports.
Design and lead an end-to-end talent lifecycle strategy — recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, advancement, and retention.
Build a rigorous, equitable performance management approach.
Build a leadership development pipeline for school leaders and rising central-office executives.
Own total rewards strategy — compensation philosophy, benefits design, and market benchmarking.
Lead equity and belonging strategy across hiring practices, compensation structures, promotion pathways, and performance management.
Build listening infrastructure (engagement surveys, exit interviews, stay interviews) and translate findings into concrete action.
Ensure managers across the network are equipped to lead, develop, and retain their teams effectively.
Modernize HR infrastructure and systems (HRIS, ATS, performance and compensation platforms).
Establish and oversee strong governance, compliance, and organizational risk-management processes.
Ensure consistent, sound employee and labor relations practices across the organization.
Partner with Finance to execute the transition of payroll into the finance function.
Build people-analytics capability to provide a real-time view of organizational health.
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing People team.
Establish a rigorous operating cadence for the People function.

Requirements

A track record of serving as a trusted strategic advisor to CEOs, executive teams, and boards on talent and organizational strategy.
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational design and enterprise-wide change.
Significant experience building and scaling people functions within large, complex, multi-site organizations (ideally 1,000+ employees and $100M+ operating budgets).
Demonstrated ability to build workforce plans that anticipate organizational needs.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
High degree of emotional attunement.
Ability to pair genuine empathy with high accountability.
Executive presence and warmth.
A collaborative, enterprise-wide mindset.
Demonstrated, substantive commitment to equity in hiring, compensation, and advancement.
Deep expertise in human resources (HR), compliance, and complex legal employment matters.
Demonstrated track record of building effective performance management, talent development, and succession-planning strategies.
Strong command of total rewards strategy, including compensation philosophy, benefits design and administration, and competitive benchmarking.
Demonstrated track record of modernizing HR systems, processes, and technology.
Experience leveraging HR technology and people analytics — including emerging AI tools — to improve organizational decision-making.
Strong operational judgment.
Demonstrated commitment to KIPP NYC's mission.
Authenticity, humility, and sound judgment.
Intellectual curiosity, resilience, and comfort navigating complexity.
Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Skills

Talent acquisition
Workforce planning
Talent development
Performance management
Organizational effectiveness
Change leadership
Total rewards
Employee relations
Labor relations
HR operations
Governance
Compliance
Risk management
Equity and belonging
Strategic advising
Organizational design
Culture building
HRIS
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
People analytics
AI tools

Location

Midtown Manhattan

Work Type

Hybrid (three days in-office, two days remote)
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior leadership
Executive level

Salary/Compensations

$275,000 - $300,000 per year

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months
Generous Time-Off aligned with the school calendar
Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave
Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-term/Long-term disability
8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years
Annual professional development funds
Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
They partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools.
KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning.
Through KIPP Forward, they support alumni as they navigate college, career, and life.
The organization serves over 9,400 students and supports 4,700 alumni.
KIPP NYC employs over 1,100 dedicated team members.
The organization has nearly doubled enrollment and expanded its presence across New York City.
KIPP NYC is one of the largest and most influential regions within the national KIPP network.
The organization is preparing for its next phase of impact with a $300M annual operating budget and a workforce of 1,200+.

Equal Opportunity

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.