Chief Talent Officer (CTO) Greater San Jose, CA Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Talent Officer (CTO) to lead the strategic development and implementation of talent and human resources initiatives. The CTO will be instrumental in shaping the organization's next chapter, with a focus on elevating the school model, accelerating student achievement, and expanding the company's impact. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of high expectations, building a proactive talent engine, and strengthening the systems needed to scale. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader with a strong background in talent acquisition, management, and development, particularly within complex, multi-site or multi-regional organizations. They should be adept at using data to guide decisions, highly relational, and collaborative, with the ability to earn trust and bring people along through change. Key responsibilities for the CTO include leading a major transformation of talent operations, building a high-performing talent acquisition engine, and raising the bar on performance and manager effectiveness. The CTO will also be responsible for redesigning and standardizing the employee lifecycle, elevating the experience and engagement of teachers and school leaders, and shaping compensation and rewards strategies. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 12-15 years' of progressive talent and HR experience, with a deep understanding of talent acquisition and workforce strategy. Experience in education or similarly complex organizations is essential, as is a proven track record in building a high-performance culture and manager capacity. The role requires a high level of data fluency, the ability to travel regularly, and a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) in a related field.

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Rocketship Public Schools