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Founding Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Location: Remote (United States)
Job Type: Fractional Executive Leadership
Schedule: Initial Commitment of 3–10 Hours per Week
Expected Transition: Full-Time Executive Position
Expected Full-Time Salary: $130,000–$145,000 annually, based on experience, organizational growth, and funding.

Overview

RISE Foundation is seeking a visionary Founding Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to establish and lead the organization's people strategy during an exciting period of growth.

As a founding executive, you will build the HR function from the ground up, creating the policies, systems, and culture that will support a high-performing national nonprofit. During the startup phase, this role requires approximately 3–10 hours per week with the expectation of transitioning into a full-time executive leadership position as organizational growth and funding milestones are achieved.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Founder & Chairman of the Board, the Founding Fractional CHRO serves as the senior executive responsible for all aspects of human resources, talent strategy, organizational development, and employee experience.

The CHRO will develop the Foundation's HR infrastructure, advise executive leadership on workforce strategy, and help create a culture that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional employees and volunteers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Foundation's human resources strategy.
• Design and implement HR policies, employee handbooks, and organizational procedures.
• Lead executive recruitment, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Develop compensation, performance management, and recognition programs.
• Establish talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee engagement strategies.
• Advise executive leadership on employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Build organizational culture and leadership development initiatives.
• Oversee employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance improvement processes.
• Develop diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership on organizational growth and change management.
• Support Board committees on executive compensation, governance, and talent strategy as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience building or leading human resources functions.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, or comparable HR certification.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, education, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience scaling organizations through periods of growth.

Compensation

During the startup phase, this is a fractional executive leadership position requiring approximately 3–10 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

As RISE Foundation expands and organizational funding milestones are achieved, this position is expected to transition into a full-time paid executive leadership role with an anticipated salary of $130,000–$145,000 annually, based on qualifications, experience, organizational needs, and Board approval.

Why Join RISE Foundation?

As the Founding Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer, you will have the rare opportunity to design the people strategy of a growing national nonprofit from its earliest stages. Your leadership will shape the organization's culture, build its workforce, and create the foundation for long-term success and impact.

If you're passionate about building organizations, developing leaders, and creating workplaces where people thrive, we invite you to join us in empowering the next generation of changemakers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RISE Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

**RISE Foundation** is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults ages 15–25 through mentorship, education, leadership development, career readiness, workforce opportunities, and community engagement.

Our mission is to remove barriers to success by connecting young people with the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and volunteer leadership, we strive to prepare the next generation of leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

As a growing national organization, RISE Foundation is building a team of passionate professionals and volunteer leaders who are committed to creating measurable, lasting impact. We believe that every young person deserves access to mentorship, education, career pathways, and a supportive community that empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our core values—**Leadership, Integrity, Service, Collaboration, Innovation, and Empowerment**—guide everything we do. Together, we are building an organization that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates opportunities for future generations.