Chief People & Culture Officer — Nonprofit Mission

Position Overview

A community-focused food bank based in Location: California is seeking a Director of People Operations to oversee HR functions and ensure that the workplace fosters equity and inclusion. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with extensive HR experience, capable of managing a team and addressing compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives around talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management, committed to supporting an organizational culture that aligns with the mission of fighting hunger and poverty.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.
• Ensure workplace equity, inclusion, and full compliance with employment laws.
• Lead and manage a high-performing People Operations team.

Required Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with extensive human resources experience.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.