Chief People Officer

Somatus - McLean, VA

Full-time - Senior

McLean, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Chief People Officer (CPO) at Somatus is a senior HR executive responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CPO will lead a world-class human resources function, focusing on creating a high-performance culture, driving accountability, and supporting rapid growth across geographically distributed markets. This role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, translating business strategy into a comprehensive people strategy.
• Partner with the leadership team to create a high-performance culture by setting clear objectives and driving accountability.
• Lead strategic initiatives across all HR functions, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Architect a culture of performance by implementing metrics-driven talent and performance management systems.
• Develop strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent using innovative recruitment and onboarding approaches.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through various initiatives.
• Lead change management initiatives to support Somatus' rapid growth.
• Develop comprehensive succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Drive organizational development initiatives, including employee engagement and performance management.
• Oversee People Operations to ensure HR processes are optimized for efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with the People Operations team to deliver data-driven insights on key performance indicators.
• Develop and implement a competitive Total Rewards Strategy that aligns with business objectives.
• Oversee executive compensation and incentive programs.
• Lead a best-in-class Talent Acquisition function to proactively identify talent needs.
• Build a strong employer brand to attract top talent across the healthcare sector.
• Lead a team of HR Business Partners to enhance business performance and optimize talent.
• Implement HR infrastructure and strategic initiatives for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• At least 15 years of HR leadership experience, with proven success in various HR disciplines.
• Previous SVP-level experience within healthcare services or a similar high-growth organization is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing strategic HR initiatives that drive measurable business results.
• Proven experience in a high-growth organization, with a track record of scaling teams beyond 1,500 team members.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in designing and implementing comprehensive HR strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience developing and leading high-performing HR teams.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence decisions across diverse teams.

Benefits

• Subsidized personal healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development, CEU, and Tuition Reimbursement
• Curated Wellness Benefits supporting physical and mental well-being
• Community engagement opportunities