Chief People Officer (CPO)

The Company is seeking a Chief People Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversight of its human resources functions. The role includes leading the HR team and aligning workforce strategies, policies, and initiatives with organizational priorities. Responsibilities span recruitment, retention, succession planning, employee engagement, performance management, professional development, and complex employee relations. The CPO will oversee labor relations and compliance, advise executive leadership, manage HR operations and budgets, and use workforce data and KPIs to guide decisions. The role also involves building collaborative relationships across the organization and supporting leadership and board-level discussions. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. At least five years of HR leadership or management experience, including supervising staff and advising senior leaders, is required. Experience with union relations, collective bargaining, grievance processes, and contract negotiations is essential, along with strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR practices. Excellent communication, relationship-building, conflict-resolution, and analytical skills are needed. Professional HR certification is preferred, as is experience in a service-focused organization.