Chief People Officer (CPO) Greater Phoenix, AZ Area

The Company is seeking a Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development. The role will develop and execute a scalable people strategy, advise executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness, and build leadership capability, talent pipelines, career pathways, and succession planning. Responsibilities include strengthening recruiting and HR operations, developing training programs, improving employee engagement and retention, and establishing measurable goals and workforce analytics. The CPO will lead and develop departmental teams, manage budgets, guide organizational change, and partner with business leaders to support growth and operational needs. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. Requirements include 12–15 years of progressive experience in people functions and at least seven years in senior leadership, with demonstrated responsibility across HR, talent acquisition, and learning and development. Applicants should have experience scaling people operations, workforce planning, recruiting, and talent development in a multisite organization, as well as leading transformation and delivering measurable results. Strong business and financial acumen, knowledge of employment compliance and workforce practices, and excellent communication, coaching, analytical, and change-management skills are essential. Experience in a field-intensive industry and a relevant professional certification are preferred.

Hiring Company

Haydon Companies