via Remote Jobs USA
$120K - 180K a year
Lead and execute organizational people strategy and culture to support mission and staff engagement.
Senior leadership experience in people strategy, culture development, HR oversight, and organizational development.
About the position The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute that advances federal and state policies to help build a nation where everyone — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ZIP code, immigration status, or disability status — has the resources they need to thrive and share in the nation’s prosperity. CBPP combines rigorous research and analysis, strategic communications, and effective advocacy to shape debates, affect policy, and inform effective implementation both nationally and in states. It works closely with a broad set of national, state, and community organizations to design and advance policies that promote economic justice; improve health; broaden opportunity in areas like housing, health care, employment, and education; and lower structural barriers for people of color and other communities that face systemic barriers to opportunity. CBPP promotes policies to build a more equitable nation and fair tax policies that can support these gains over the long term. CBPP also shows the harmful impacts of policies and proposals that would deepen poverty, widen disparities, and worsen health outcomes. As a member of the executive leadership team, the Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO) will develop and execute CBPP’s overall people strategy, advance a positive organizational culture, and act as a strategic partner to organizational leaders to align with organizational goals. The CPCO will oversee efforts to drive human resource policies, procedures, and implementation to ensure that the organization can hire and retain talented and diverse staff who are well-prepared to help the organization meet its mission while fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace. The Chief will ensure that staff are supported in their roles and have opportunities for development, creativity, and advancement and that the organization’s culture is welcoming and inclusive, supporting staff engagement, well-being, and success. The Chief will report to the Executive Vice President, Legal Department and Administration and will oversee the People and Culture team of four and the Office Services team of three. The Chief People and Culture Officer will work closely with the Chief Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer (CEIBO) in the critical work of ensuring that all staff feel a sense of mattering and belonging. Responsibilities • Overseeand implementcomprehensivepeople strategy that supportsCBPP’s mission and valuesand encourages high performance and standards. • Defineand uphold CBPP’s cultural standards and values, emphasizing graceand mutual respect. • Leadefforts to build a workplace culture where every employee is treated respectfully,feels valued, andisproductive. • Partnerwith the CEIBO to align equity andinclusioninitiatives and goals with people and culture initiatives and goals. • Leadthe creation of a positive, engaged organizational culture in partnership with Center leaders, while integrating the interest, talents, and contributions of all employeesina diverse and inclusive environment. • Providestrategic oversight and leadership for the PeopleandCulture team,leveragingtheir functionalexpertiseto engage managers and staff across CBPP in achieving people-related goals such as staff engagement, retention, development, and workforce planning. • Overseeorganization-wide learning and development programs; collaborate with the Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB) team on EIB related learning and developmentprogram;establishand drivethe adoption of organizational norms. • Advisethe Board of Directors onorganization-widePeopleandCulture issuesin partnership with the President and Executive Vice President,Legal Department and Administration. • Manageinternal communications related to PeopleandCulture, in collaboration with the Center’s internal communications team, to promote transparency and trust. • Serve as a strategic advisor to the President, Executive Team, and Board on workforce planning, organizational development, and culture. • Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure people-centered decision-makingmeets the operational needs and priorities of the organization. This includes taking a well-reasoned approach that balances staff preferences with CBPP’s mission and work requirements. • Oversee all aspects of HR including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, career development, and total rewards. Align compensation and benefits with organizational goals and equity principles. • Strategically align compensation, benefits, and other incentives with organizational goals and culture, and oversee the total rewards programs to attract,retain, and engage employees, ensuring they are competitive,equitable, and cost effective. • Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practices across alljurisdictions. • Lead succession planning and workforce development withadiversity, equit
This job posting was last updated on 3/19/2026