Chief People Officer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief People Officer based in United States.

This executive leadership role is a pivotal opportunity to shape and scale a modern, mission-driven people strategy within a highly distributed organization. You will define the vision for human capital strategy, organizational design, and employee experience, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals and core values. Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, you will help guide transformation, change management, and leadership development across the organization. The role requires building and strengthening a cohesive, inclusive, and high-accountability culture across remote teams operating in high-impact, 24/7 environments. You will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and development to engagement, compliance, and HR operations. This is a deeply influential position for a leader passionate about building resilient teams that drive meaningful social impact.

• Define and lead the overall people and culture strategy, aligning workforce planning, organizational design, and talent systems with enterprise-wide goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on change management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the People function, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, trust, and data-informed decision-making.
• Design and implement employee engagement strategies that strengthen culture, belonging, and alignment across a fully remote workforce.
• Embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles across all HR systems, programs, and stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Oversee labor relations in partnership with legal leadership, ensuring effective management of union relationships and collective bargaining obligations.
• Build and enhance HR infrastructure, including payroll, total rewards, compliance systems, and workforce operations to ensure scalability and accuracy.
• Develop learning, mentorship, and leadership development programs to strengthen capabilities across all organizational levels.
• Manage People team budgets and resource allocation to ensure strategic investment in talent and organizational priorities.

Requirements:

• 10–15+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, including at least 5 years in an executive (C-level) role.
• Proven experience leading organizational transformation, scaling HR functions, and driving enterprise-wide change initiatives.
• Strong background in labor relations, including experience working within unionized environments and managing collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead remote, distributed, and mission-driven teams, ideally in high-intensity or 24/7 operational environments.
• Deep expertise in organizational design, employee engagement, talent strategy, and leadership development.
• Strong understanding of DEIB principles and experience embedding them into HR systems and culture.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience advising CEOs and boards.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in complex and evolving environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $260,000 to $280,000.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including inclusive care options supporting diverse employee needs.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and remote-first work flexibility across the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii).
• Home office setup reimbursement and monthly internet stipend.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential mental health, financial, and legal support services.
• Strong focus on mission-driven work with direct societal impact.
• Inclusive, values-driven culture emphasizing belonging, integrity, progress, and community.