Chief People Officer

Description

Job Summary

The Chief People Officer (CPO) is a strategic leader responsible for shaping the organization’s human capital strategy to drive business growth and innovation. This role focuses on fostering a high-performance culture, aligning people strategy with business objectives, and ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.

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Partner with the executive leadership team to influence business strategy through people insights and data.

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Lead organizational design and change management initiatives to enhance company agility and competitiveness.

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Talent Management & Acquisition

Oversee strategies for attracting, recruiting, and retaining diverse top talent.

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Develop and implement succession planning and leadership development programs.

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Drive performance management processes to foster a high-performance culture.

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Culture & Engagement

Act as a steward of the company culture, ensuring it supports innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration.

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Monitor and enhance employee engagement through surveys, feedback mechanisms, and action plans.

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Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the organization.

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HR Operations & Compliance

Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices comply with legal and regulatory standards.

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Oversee compensation, benefits, and rewards programs to ensure competitiveness and fairness.

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Leverage HR technology to optimize processes and improve employee experience.

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Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team to deliver exceptional value to the organization.

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Foster leadership alignment and build capabilities to meet current and future business needs.

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Drive employee learning and development programs that align with business objectives.

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Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

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Proven track record as a senior HR leader (e.g., CHRO, VP of HR) in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.

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Expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement.

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Strong understanding of HR compliance, laws, and regulations.

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Experience driving DEI initiatives and fostering inclusive environments.

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Skills & Competencies

Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect business goals with people strategies.

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Leadership: Inspires and leads with empathy and credibility.

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Communication: Exceptional ability to influence and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

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Data-Driven: Proficient in using HR analytics to make informed decisions.

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Change Management: Skilled in navigating and managing organizational change.

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