Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO)

The Company is in search of a Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO) to join its Executive Management Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing an integrated people strategy that enhances the organization's culture, develops talent, and supports the employees and volunteers. This role is pivotal in advancing initiatives such as leadership development, performance management, and succession planning, and will involve building a contemporary People and Culture function to serve a complex national enterprise. The CPCO will also oversee a team of 35-40 professionals and will be instrumental in the continued implementation of HR technology, particularly Workday, and in strengthening workforce analytics and learning and development programs. Applicants for the CPCO position at the company should be accomplished human resources executives with a proven track record in a similar capacity. The role requires a leader who can guide the organization in its mission to prepare young people for the future, with a focus on integrity, personal growth, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in a large, volunteer-driven organization and be adept at building relationships and influencing people practices across a national network. A strong background in HR, employee and volunteer training, facilities, and meetings management is essential. The CPCO will be a key partner to the President and CEO, and as such, must be a strategic thinker, a change agent, and a champion of diversity and inclusion.