Entry Level Chief People Officer Jobs
New grad chief people officer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a people-focused portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Capital One, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, and Notion hiring at this level now.
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Description
The People Operations Coordinator is a key member of the Human Resources team, providing high‑quality frontline support across recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, employee experience, and office administration. Working under the direction of the People Operations and Engagement Manager, the Coordinator executes day‑to‑day operational tasks, maintains HR systems and documentation, and supports the delivery of HR programs that advance the School’s mission and commitment to excellence. This role works Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. For the first 3 months, the employee will be on-site 5 days a week. After 3 months, 1 day can be worked remotely. The salary for this role is $60,000–$70,000 per year.
Working at Juilliard
Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other’s company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture. We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.
Role Responsibilities
Onboarding & Hiring Support
- Support the People Operations Manager in executing hiring and onboarding workflows for a wide range of worker types, including Overhires, Guests, Faculty Substitutes, Non‑Student Accompanists, Temporary Administrative Staff, Juilliard Performers, Mentors, Hire Juilliard Performers, and Apprentices; Administrative Staff and Faculty as needed.
- Handles hiring and onboarding for all employees in absence of the People Operations Manager.
- Complete onboarding tasks for new hires by:
- Monitoring background check progress and ensuring timely completion.
- Assisting with Section 2 of Form I‑9 and ensuring compliance.
- Following up diligently on missing onboarding information.
- Guiding new employees through onboarding checklist items.
- Ensure all onboarding steps are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain and regularly update onboarding spreadsheets, trackers, and documentation.
- Provide administrative support to the People Operations Manager during recruitment cycles, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, completing reference checks, and preparing materials when needed.
Cadence / Oracle Cloud HCM Support
- Assist employees with questions related to timecards, PTO balances, time‑off requests, and basic system navigation.
- Perform accurate HR data entry for hiring and onboarding, employment transactions (promotions, etc.).
- Support the Manager in maintaining data integrity and ensuring timely processing of personnel actions.
HR Customer Service & Office Operations
- Assist employees, students, and visitors seeking HR support.
- Respond to and triage employee inquiries with discretion, escalating complex issues to the Manager as appropriate.
- Manage the HR inbox by accurately responding to inquiries, routing requests, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Provide administrative support to the HR team, including file maintenance, document preparation, and scheduling assistance.
- Respond to internal job description requests and maintain the job description database.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee files in accordance with HR policies and compliance requirements.
- Provides monthly HR updates to Marketing and Communication department.
- Support the Manager in preparing documentation for audits, reporting, and compliance reviews.
- In absence of the People Operations Assist:
- Assist employees with inquiries related to timecard entries, PTO balances, entering time off, and other items.
- Reconcile AMEX bills and process invoices to ensure timely weekly submissions.
- Prepare employment verification letters and complete Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forms.
Employee Events & Community Engagement
- Assist the Manager in planning and executing HR‑led events such as All‑Staff Meetings, All Faculty & Staff Ceremony, Block Party, Spirit Day, Stress‑Less Week, and other community‑wide initiatives.
- Lead event logistics including space setup, materials preparation, catering coordination, and event breakdown.
- Provide pre‑event support, including off‑site shopping and supply runs as needed.
- Track attendance and assist with post‑event documentation.
Additional Duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the People Operations and Engagement Manager or HR leadership.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- 2–5 years of related work experience in HR, operations, administration, or a similar field.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive HR and payroll information.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong collaborative style with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Commitment to The Juilliard School’s mission and values.
Preferred Background
- Experience in Human Resources, hiring, program administration, or payroll.
- Experience using Oracle Cloud HCM modules (Recruiting, Core HR, Time & Labor, Learning, Talent Management).
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or arts/cultural organizations.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.
Description
The People Operations Coordinator is a key member of the Human Resources team, providing high‑quality frontline support across recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, employee experience, and office administration. Working under the direction of the People Operations and Engagement Manager, the Coordinator executes day‑to‑day operational tasks, maintains HR systems and documentation, and supports the delivery of HR programs that advance the School’s mission and commitment to excellence. This role works Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. For the first 3 months, the employee will be on-site 5 days a week. After 3 months, 1 day can be worked remotely. The salary for this role is $60,000–$70,000 per year.
Working at Juilliard
Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other’s company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture. We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.
Role Responsibilities
Onboarding & Hiring Support
- Support the People Operations Manager in executing hiring and onboarding workflows for a wide range of worker types, including Overhires, Guests, Faculty Substitutes, Non‑Student Accompanists, Temporary Administrative Staff, Juilliard Performers, Mentors, Hire Juilliard Performers, and Apprentices; Administrative Staff and Faculty as needed.
- Handles hiring and onboarding for all employees in absence of the People Operations Manager.
- Complete onboarding tasks for new hires by:
- Monitoring background check progress and ensuring timely completion.
- Assisting with Section 2 of Form I‑9 and ensuring compliance.
- Following up diligently on missing onboarding information.
- Guiding new employees through onboarding checklist items.
- Ensure all onboarding steps are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain and regularly update onboarding spreadsheets, trackers, and documentation.
- Provide administrative support to the People Operations Manager during recruitment cycles, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, completing reference checks, and preparing materials when needed.
Cadence / Oracle Cloud HCM Support
- Assist employees with questions related to timecards, PTO balances, time‑off requests, and basic system navigation.
- Perform accurate HR data entry for hiring and onboarding, employment transactions (promotions, etc.).
- Support the Manager in maintaining data integrity and ensuring timely processing of personnel actions.
HR Customer Service & Office Operations
- Assist employees, students, and visitors seeking HR support.
- Respond to and triage employee inquiries with discretion, escalating complex issues to the Manager as appropriate.
- Manage the HR inbox by accurately responding to inquiries, routing requests, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Provide administrative support to the HR team, including file maintenance, document preparation, and scheduling assistance.
- Respond to internal job description requests and maintain the job description database.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee files in accordance with HR policies and compliance requirements.
- Provides monthly HR updates to Marketing and Communication department.
- Support the Manager in preparing documentation for audits, reporting, and compliance reviews.
- In absence of the People Operations Assist:
- Assist employees with inquiries related to timecard entries, PTO balances, entering time off, and other items.
- Reconcile AMEX bills and process invoices to ensure timely weekly submissions.
- Prepare employment verification letters and complete Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forms.
Employee Events & Community Engagement
- Assist the Manager in planning and executing HR‑led events such as All‑Staff Meetings, All Faculty & Staff Ceremony, Block Party, Spirit Day, Stress‑Less Week, and other community‑wide initiatives.
- Lead event logistics including space setup, materials preparation, catering coordination, and event breakdown.
- Provide pre‑event support, including off‑site shopping and supply runs as needed.
- Track attendance and assist with post‑event documentation.
Additional Duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the People Operations and Engagement Manager or HR leadership.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- 2–5 years of related work experience in HR, operations, administration, or a similar field.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive HR and payroll information.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong collaborative style with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Commitment to The Juilliard School’s mission and values.
Preferred Background
- Experience in Human Resources, hiring, program administration, or payroll.
- Experience using Oracle Cloud HCM modules (Recruiting, Core HR, Time & Labor, Learning, Talent Management).
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or arts/cultural organizations.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.
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Entry Level Chief People Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level chief people officer job?
Start by building hands-on experience through HR internships, campus recruiting roles, or people operations work at small companies. Employers hiring at this level typically look for candidates who can demonstrate comfort with employee relations, basic benefits administration, or recruiting coordination. A people-focused project, volunteer HR work, or a relevant internship can offset a short resume and give you a clear edge over other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level chief people officers?
Companies hiring entry level chief people officers right now include Capital One, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, and Notion, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, startups and growth-stage companies tend to hire the most, since they often need someone to build out people functions from an early stage rather than require deep prior leadership experience.
Are there remote entry level chief people officer jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote. About 47% of entry level chief people officer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates open to in-person work will find the largest pool of opportunities. Filtering by location preference when searching is the fastest way to narrow down what fits your situation.
Are these new grad chief people officer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or campus involvement toward requirements, or accepts a portfolio of people-focused work in place of a formal employment history. Look for language like "entry level," "new grad," or "no prior leadership required" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level chief people officers?
Entry Level chief people officer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they are scaling quickly and need early-career people operations talent to support rapid headcount growth before a full senior leadership team is in place.