PEOPLE FIRST, HEART ALWAYS — JOIN TERI INC. AS CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CHRO)

Are you an innovative HR leader who thrives on creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered? TERI Inc. is seeking a full-time Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead the people and culture vision across our organization in North County San Diego.
This isn’t just another HR role— it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a mission-driven nonprofit. You’ll play a key role in everything from hiring and staff development to compliance and workplace culture, helping to create an environment where our team can thrive and do their best work for the special community we serve.
We’re looking for someone who can combine big-picture vision with day-to-day know-how, building a culture that values wellness, innovation, and belonging. If you’re excited to help people grow and want your work to make a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.

QUALIFICATIONS –

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification strongly preferred
• 10+ years of senior HR leadership experience, with significant time spent in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance requirements
• Proven record of building and scaling strategic HR initiatives
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Build innovative HR programs and policies that attract, develop, and retain top talent
• Ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws while minimizing risk
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all levels of the organization
• Lead talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives
• Design competitive compensation and benefits programs that support employee wellbeing
• Optimize HR technologies and processes to enhance the employee experience
• Partner with leadership to align HR strategy with organizational goals and long-term vision
• Contribute to agency-wide strategic planning, culture-building, and innovation efforts