Chief People Officer

Chief People Officer

The Kapor Foundation works at the intersection of racial equity and technology to reimagine and reconstruct a more inclusive and equitable technology sector. The Foundation has three focus areas, (1) Education, (2) Innovation, and (3) Governance, where it aims to expand access to equitable computing education, invest in entrepreneurs and funds, and improve tech accountability and safeguards against risk and harm. We believe that when technology includes diverse perspectives and is harnessed to address societal challenges, we can transform the tech ecosystem for Black, Latine, and Native communities, and society as a whole.

The Foundation is a small, lean, yet exciting and impactful organization, which executes grants, conducts research, contributes thought leadership, and advocates for policy change. In this current moment, the Foundation is deeply engaged in efforts to build a more equitable AI future, through efforts like HumanityAI, Oakland Innovation Hub, Advancing Equitable AI Policy in CA, AI in Education, and widely disseminating Responsible AI Principles for philanthropy. The Family Office also houses Kapor Center Investments, a portfolio of venture funds and venture-backed tech startup companies.

The Chief People Officer (CPO) will play a pivotal leadership role as a strategic and trusted advisor to the CEO, executing a strong people operations function, developing a diverse, inclusive and high-performing culture, and maximizing opportunities for learning and development all in order to enable the Foundation to have the greatest impact in the broader ecosystem. While there is minimal anticipated headcount growth in the future, there is a strong need for developing and managing processes for talent management, learning and development, and culture-building activities. The CPO will also provide experienced HR leadership and oversee 1 FTE. While the CPO will focus primarily on executing human resources practices for the Kapor Foundation, they will also be a trusted colleague across the Family Office, supporting Kapor Center Investments and potentially working with entrepreneurs and funds on cutting-edge talent issues and identifying other ways of supporting their growth and success. The structure of the position will enable the CPO, if successfully executing core people operations functions, having the opportunity to work alongside organizations in the ecosystem including grantees, foundation collaborators, general partners of venture capital funds in which the foundation is invested as well as entrepreneurs whose startups are also part of the endowment's investments.

We're looking for a CPO who :

• Has 10+ years of experience leading HR or People Operations, preferably in the philanthropic or nonprofit sector
• Experience working in or adjacent to the technology sector, and with interest in AI for good, expanding equity in tech, or broadly, building a more inclusive tech sector
• Has experience working with Boards of Directors and executive leaders (completing board decks, presentations and proposals, etc)
• Is adept at translating organizational goals into people-related strategies to drive, support, and magnify the Foundation's impact, including hiring, performance management, and learning and development.
• Has proven experience leading organizational transformation and stewarding high-performing teams during times of transition within a foundation or nonprofit context
• Has demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, remain nimble and flexible, and responds well to pivots or new directions
• Has a very high level of personal and professional integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness
• Experience working in small and nimble teams and managing, coaching and supporting direct reports.
• Has an authentic personal and professional connection with our unique, values-driven culture, which is highly attuned to social justice, access, and equity, and sees fairness as a beacon of employee experience and organizational success
• Has impeccable written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Is approachable, optimistic, dependable, flexible and maintains a positive outlook on meeting organizational needs as they evolve
• Is an innovative and creative thinker that is not afraid to try something new and inspires others along the way
• Has a strong work ethic with minimal need for direction
• Works well independently as well as part of a broader team

Key responsibilities and priorities include :

Talent Development & Talent Management

Culture & Organizational Health

Compliance, Policies, and Procedures