Chief People Leader (8365)
- Direct Hire
- Location
- United States
Chief People Leader
Position Overview: The Chief People Leader will serve as a key member of the executive team and the architect of the organization’s people strategy. This role is responsible for designing systems that strengthen culture, elevate talent, and enable scalable, high-performance growth. The ideal candidate blends strategic vision with operational depth, ensuring the organization remains both people-centered and performance-driven.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with executive leadership to design and execute a people strategy that supports growth while preserving cultural integrity.
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Lead organizational design, leadership development, and succession planning across a multi-entity or complex structure.
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Foster a high-trust, high-accountability culture aligned with organizational values and principles such as EOS or similar operating frameworks.
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Build and refine systems for recruitment, goal setting, and performance management to ensure the organization has the right people in the right roles.
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Oversee equitable, market-based, and performance-linked compensation and rewards programs.
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Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local employment regulations.
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Modernize HR operations through technology, analytics, and automation to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
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Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and the board on all people-related matters.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
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10+ years of progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years in a senior or enterprise-level role.
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Proven experience leading HR strategy within a growth-oriented, performance-driven environment.
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Expertise in organizational design, change management, and leadership development.
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Strong ability to influence and build alignment across diverse teams or business units.
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Familiarity with EOS or similar operating systems preferred.
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Experience with HR technology implementation, analytics, and process automation.
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Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and executive presence.