DescriptionGestalt Community Schools is a system of K-12 college-preparatory charter schools in targeted Tennessee communities. We show our scholars that being great requires great effort, and we empower them to be college-ready, career-ready, and community-ready. Core to our culture is our Gestalt Commitments to all stakeholders. Those commitments are embodied in our actions to love radically, invest deeply, advocate boldly, and act purposefully. Our network services over 2,600 families in Memphis with an eye for expansion to other southern regions. To learn more about Gestalt Community Schools, please visit our site at https : / / gestaltcs.org /POSITION OVERVIEWGestalt Community Schools' first Chief People Officer (CPO) will play a vital role in shaping and sustaining our organization's culture, impact, and educational excellence. The CPO oversees a comprehensive human resources program, rich talent development, ongoing recruitment, and dedicated employee support. Gestalt Community Schools is aiming to evolve the Human Resources and Talent functions into a holistic approach that puts people first. The CPO strategy and programming execution will extend across every facet of the employee experience, from sourcing, recruitment, onboarding, performance, benefits, health & wellness, career development, employee relations, and support. By placing people at the heart of its strategic decision-making, Gestalt believes that the COP will attract, engage, and retain top talent, which will drive educational excellence and community engagement.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic People Leadership - designs and implements people strategies that drive organizational growth, impact, employee satisfaction, and mission alignment.Human Resources Program- leads, oversees, and monitors compliance, benefits, payroll, retirement, licensure, educator pipeline, substitute educators' programs, policies, and compensation strategy.Talent Recruitment and Retention Strategies- develops and executes the sourcing, vetting, hiring, onboarding, and retention of the best talent.Performance Management- implements highly effective systems for individual goals, career development, and overall employee success.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion- creates and fosters a culture of inclusive hiring practices, equitable workplace policies and programs.Employee Relations - offers programs, resources, and support for the overall success and wellness of all staff members. The programs include career development, employee assistance, recognition, conflict resolution, and labor relations.RequirementsSKILLSDriven by positive results and impact on children and families;The ability and inclination to take a strategic approach to solving complex problems and creating meaning in ambiguity;High cultural competency and great comfort working in a diverse community and organization;Exceptional organizational, project management, meeting facilitation, communications, and interpersonal skills;The capacity to identify, cultivate, and coach talent;Highly collaborative with the propensity to inspire and motivate staff;Continuous learning mindset and ability to use feedback to improve one's own work and others; andCommitment to providing outstanding customer service.QUALIFICATIONSA seasoned, senior leader with a track record of managing teams to ambitious goals.A proven track record of developing and implementing innovative and progressive human capital systems and deep experience in at least three or more of the following areas : sourcing talent, recruitment / selection strategies, human resources (including compensation, benefits, & labor relations), performance management, training / coaching, labor policy, and strategic partnerships.Demonstrated success in human resources, organizational leadership, non-profit leadership, and / or educational leadership.A reputation for having interpersonal and leadership skills required to reach across functional teams, break down silos, and accomplish organization-wide goals.Has 7-10 years of experience in Human Resources and / or talent management.Possesses an advanced degree.It is the policy of Gestalt Community Schools to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
