Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Gift of Life Marrow Registry
Job overview
The Chief People Officer at Gift of Life Marrow Registry leads the Human Resources department to align people strategy with the nonprofit's mission, impacting employee growth and organizational culture.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing talent acquisition strategies, developing HR policies, fostering employee engagement, leading leadership development, ensuring compliance with labor laws, mentoring the HR Director, and supporting organizational design.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 10+ years in HR leadership with 3-5 years at senior or C-level, expertise in engagement, leadership development, talent management, compliance, strong leadership and communication skills, and preferably nonprofit experience.
Work environment and culture
The company values a people-first culture focused on employee well-being, engagement, and professional fulfillment within a high-impact nonprofit environment.
Company information
Gift of Life Marrow Registry is a nonprofit organization focused on saving lives through marrow donation, currently growing with over 150 employees.
Team overview
The CPO will directly supervise the HR Director and lead the Human Resources department.
Unique job features
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a people-first culture in a mission-driven nonprofit with significant impact on saving lives.
Company overview
Gift of Life Marrow Registry is a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating bone marrow and stem cell transplants for patients with life-threatening blood cancers and genetic disorders. The organization operates a global registry that matches volunteer donors with patients in need, generating revenue primarily through fundraising, grants, and partnerships with healthcare institutions. Founded in 1991 after its founder’s personal search for a donor, Gift of Life has played a pivotal role in advancing donor diversity and improving transplant outcomes. The organization is recognized for its innovative use of technology in donor matching and its commitment to public education about the importance of marrow donation. Candidates should be aware of its mission-driven culture and its significant impact on saving lives worldwide.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your extensive HR leadership experience, particularly your strategic role in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compliance within mission-driven or nonprofit organizations like Gift of Life Marrow Registry.
Highlight your skills in developing and executing people strategies, leadership development programs, and your ability to manage change and scale teams effectively in growing environments.
Apply through multiple channels including the Gift of Life Marrow Registry corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application’s visibility.
Connect with HR leaders and executives at Gift of Life Marrow Registry on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent initiatives in people strategy or expressing admiration for their impact on nonprofit workforce culture.
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