Chief People & Culture Officer

Introduction

Stacy Nelson & Associates provided pay range : $200,000.00 / yr - $220,000.00 / yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Job Overview

Stacy Nelson & Associates is proud to partner with Edgewood in the search for their next Chief People & Culture Officer.

Position : Chief People & Culture Officer

Reports To : CEO

FLSA : Full-time (40 hours / week), Exempt, Regular

Edgewood is a leading nonprofit organization in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing life-changing mental healthcare to youth and families since 1851.

Mission Statement

We provide the people, place, and path for exceptional youth mental healthcare.

Vision

We aim to redefine youth mental healthcare by delivering transformative support that doesn’t just treat symptoms, but changes lives.

With over 170 years of history, Edgewood has evolved into a cornerstone of the community, offering a comprehensive and holistic approach to addressing mental health challenges, trauma, and family crises.

Edgewood’s mission is rooted in the belief that lasting change begins with dignity, empathy, and the understanding that every person's story matters.

Position Summary

The Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) will drive organizational excellence by managing the internal processes and infrastructure that enable Edgewood to fulfill its mission.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of curiosity, approachability, kindness, and continuous improvement in partnership with the CEO.
• Participate in strategic organizational planning alongside the Executive Team.
• Create programs and projects intended to continue Edgewood’s path toward becoming a healing community.
• Assess and enhance staff morale and engagement through surveys and data-driven insights, addressing gaps proactively.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive leadership development and performance management systems.
• Provide strategic guidance to management on HR trends and best practices, ensuring effectiveness across all People & Culture functions.
• Establish and administer policies for compensation, benefits, performance management, staff development, training, and key performance indicators.
• Manage union relations and agency partnerships, including contract requests and negotiations.
• Build strong relationships with staff and union representatives, fostering balanced collective bargaining that serves clients, the organization, and employees.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety, workers' compensation, and all state, federal, and local employment regulations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
• Foster transparent, empathetic relationships with employees to build trust and strengthen collaboration.
• Lead talent acquisition, recruitment, & retention strategies to attract high-caliber candidates.
• Promote professional development through targeted coaching, counseling, and training.
• Oversee and negotiate competitive and equitable wage / salary frameworks and comprehensive benefit programs.
• Oversee HRIS, payroll, and reporting systems, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
• Lead continued operational and technology initiatives to improve efficiency and evolve from a transactional and reactive mindset to a more relational and proactive mindset.
• Champion initiatives that address staff burnout and support employee wellness.
• Drive strategies to retain top talent through career development and recognition.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation is based on experience. The salary range is $200,000 - $220,000. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a retirement plan.

Edgewood features a beautiful campus with several facilities in San Francisco. Free parking is available.

Edgewood is an equal opportunity employer.

#J-18808-Ljbffr