Chief People, Culture & Equity Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead UCS's human resources function, workplace culture, and strategies for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) to support the organization's mission and strategic direction.

• Report directly to the President & CEO and contribute as a member of the Executive Team.

• Provide counsel to the President and collaborate with the Executive Team, Leadership Team, and Board.

• Advocate for a cohesive, welcoming, anti-racist, and inclusive workplace culture.

• Offer leadership and oversight for the People, Culture & Equity department.

• Manage the entire employee lifecycle.

• Ensure adherence to the collective bargaining agreement and relevant employment laws.

• Propel the enterprise-wide JEDI strategy and guide organizational change.

• Direct workforce practices, organizational culture, leadership development, organizational systems, learning, accountability, and employee experience in relation to the enterprise JEDI strategy.

• Act as a strategic advisor, partner, and resource for mission-aligned and programmatic JEDI objectives.

• Exercise authority in collaboration with Executive Team members and within the responsibilities designated by the President & CEO.

• Allocate approximately 50% of efforts towards People and Culture leadership and 50% towards enterprise JEDI leadership, integrating equity into all people practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• MBA or MA/MS in human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience or training.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in HR and/or people leadership.

• At least five years of executive-level experience within an organization of no less than 100 full-time employees.

• Proven experience in leading enterprise JEDI strategy, anti-racism initiatives, and culture transformation with measurable outcomes.

• Capability to influence senior leadership, foster shared accountability, and embed equity into organizational systems and HR practices.

• Experience operating within a unionized setting.

• Proficient in constructing equity-centered accountability frameworks, establishing measurable objectives, facilitating challenging discussions, advising senior leaders, and translating JEDI commitments into actionable changes.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong active listening and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent conflict resolution, consensus-building, and change management abilities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations, especially in unionized environments.

• Experience collaborating with external legal counsel.

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with human resource information systems is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software is preferred.

• Must reside in the Eastern Time Zone, ideally near Cambridge, MA, or Washington, DC.

🏝️ Benefits

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