CNE Christian Foundation

Executive Vice President – Chief People Officer

CNE Christian Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that integrates Human Resources, Diversity, and organizational development
  • Provide vision and leadership for all aspects of diversity, talent management, and workforce effectiveness across the Fellowship
  • Partner with executive leadership to ensure workforce planning supports current operations and future growth
  • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on organizational effectiveness, workforce trends, and organizational development
  • Champion diversity and belonging efforts that reflect God's heart for all people while maintaining theological convictions
  • Encourage staff to engage in employee resource groups, diversity programs, and diversity initiatives
  • Direct initiatives that promote leadership development and professional growth at all levels
  • Oversee recruitment strategies that identify and attract qualified candidates who demonstrate both professional competency and spiritual alignment with InterVarsity’s doctrinal statement and mission
  • Establish performance management systems that encourage excellence, provide meaningful feedback, and support employee growth
  • Direct the design and administration of compensation structures that balance biblical stewardship, market competitiveness, and internal equity
  • Manage employment-related risk, including proper documentation, harassment prevention, and accommodation processes

Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of or the ability to learn the purpose, vision, ministries and policies of InterVarsity
  • Clear personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and significant theological and spiritual maturity
  • Bachelor’s degree is required; graduate degree in HR, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development or related field is preferred.
  • Advanced HR/Diversity certification is preferred
  • A minimum of ten years of HR/Diversity leadership experience, with at least five years in a senior management role is required
  • Demonstrated experience and success managing HR functions, leading diversity programs, and implementing People Strategy initiatives that achieve established goals
  • Strong business acumen and deep knowledge of employment law, compensation practices, and HR best practices
  • Strong understanding of current diversity trends, challenges, and best practices
  • Direct experience working with Christian non-profit ministries and boards is preferred
  • Demonstrated mature judgment, with a high level of integrity, wisdom, humility and servant leadership
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and change management skills
  • Proficient knowledge of HCM platforms and Microsoft software applications
  • Ability to travel as required.
Benefits
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • 403(b) matching contributions
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
HR leadershipdiversity managementworkforce planningorganizational developmentperformance managementcompensation structuresemployment lawHR best practicespeople strategychange management
Soft skills
leadershipintegritywisdomhumilityservant leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsjudgmentcollaborationstrategic thinking
Certifications
advanced HR certificationdiversity certification