Chief People Officer

Job Details

Job Location

Madison WI - Madison, WI

Remote Type

Optional Work from Home

Salary Range

$130,000.00 - $170,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

Up to 10%

Description

Slipstream creates, tests, implements, and scales the next generation of solutions that move us farther, faster toward a clean energy economy. You are the key to the success of our organization by demonstrating our values, engaging in our mission, and creating results that will produce enduring economic and environmental benefits for all.

We partner with governments, philanthropies, and utilities to discover, test, and scale new solutions that save - and decarbonize - energy. We collaborate with communities of color, rural communities, and Tribal Nations to address historic inequities in the health and economic benefits of clean energy. We're optimistic, ambitious about our impact, and on a journey to become increasingly inclusive and equitable in our work.

Slipstream is excited to partner with The QTI Group in our search for a Chief People Officer. To ensure your application is reviewed promptly, please submit it directly through the following link: https://www.qtigroup.com/job-posting/chief-people-officer/NM30043778

As a member of the executive leadership team, the Chief People Officer (CPO) will be responsible for shaping and executing Slipstream’s people strategy to foster a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. The CPO will recommend and implement strategic initiatives to drive business success and positively affect employee experience and company culture.

Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a human resource strategy that aligns with the overall business plan and strategic objectives.
• Ensure that programs and initiatives are designed to enhance employee engagement, foster a high-performing culture, and improve retention rates.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and business partner to leaders of each functional business group regarding key organizational and management issues.
• Lead and guide the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, retention, training, leadership development, compensation, and benefits, and ensuring practical and simplified processes related to each.
• Design and implement performance management systems to drive development and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop succession planning philosophy and related activities.
• Drive equity and inclusion efforts to support an inclusive workplace.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to fulfill human capital needs and strategic goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive and cost-effective compensation and benefits plans.
• Oversee company-wide employee communications.
  
  

Education and Certifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of HR experience, preferably with at least five years of HR experience in a nonprofit organization.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.
  
  

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven ability to act as a liaison between the CEO, department heads, and employees.
• Extensive HR experience with knowledge of labor and employment law.
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in HR and business acumen, with excellent communication and problem-solving skillset.
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion in hiring practices.
• Proficient in identifying and streamlining complex systems, such as payroll and performance evaluations, to easily operationalize for employee understanding and use.
• Skilled in people management, financial budget planning, and compensation strategy.
• Capable of evaluating and improving company-wide people management systems.
• Proficient with HR software tools, including employee engagement platforms and applicant tracking systems; Paycor experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interviewing skills.
• Ability to stay informed about industry trends and business developments.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience in crisis management preferred.