Chief People Officer

Job Summary/Purpose:

Serve as the organization’s culture advocate and brand builder, leading the Human Resource and People strategy. Responsible for developing and executing strategy in support of the overall business plan and direction for the organization, specifically in the areas of talent management, retention, change management, organizational and performance management, training/development, and compensation.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a partner to CEO in the truest sense of the word with respect to talent management and culture
• Direct and develop hiring, training, and professional development programs in support of the company’s growth and profitability objectives
• Manage the strategy and process related to building and retaining an excellent group of professionals across multiple offices, remote settings, and offshore team members in a fast-growing environment
• Be responsible for role modeling the culture – including celebrating winning behaviors and implementing a consistent reinforcement system
• Drive strategy with respect to organizational design, compensation and incentives
• Have a strong ability to influence - both vertically and horizontally throughout the organization
• Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company’s mission and vision
• Function as a strategic business advisor to the Executive Team

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of HR experience, with at least five years of Executive HR experience
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that leverage data and balance against risk tolerances

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in operating within a Microsoft Office/ O365 environment
• Knowledge of UKG HRIS system desired
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Working knowledge and experience with both federal and state employment law including rules and regulations under the FLSA, EEOC, IRS, DOL, and ADA required.
• An ability to diplomatically resolve complex employee relation issues with tact and professionalism.
• A bias towards action and problem-solving must be displayed at all times.