Chief People Officer (CPO) Greater Miami, FL Area

The Company is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead its people strategy and employee experience through a period of significant growth. The role oversees talent acquisition and development, HR operations and payroll, employee relations, compensation, and performance management, while leading a unified team across multiple regions. Responsibilities include building workforce plans and talent pipelines, modernizing HR systems and using people analytics, embedding organizational values into hiring and development practices, and shaping equitable, competitive compensation. The Chief People Officer will also advise executive leadership on organizational design, support school and regional leaders, and strengthen retention, engagement, and internal leadership development. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive HR or talent leadership experience, including five or more years in a senior role overseeing multiple HR functions. Required qualifications include working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and multi-state payroll, strong communication and influencing skills, and a bachelor’s degree. Experience leading people functions across multiple sites or regions and in education or another mission-driven sector is preferred, as is familiarity with employment law in the relevant states. An advanced degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or a related field is also preferred.

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KIPP New Orleans