Chief People Officer

$140,000 - $180,000/Yr

PrideStaff - Wilmington, DE

Full-time - Senior

Wilmington, DE

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Chief People Officer (CPO) is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all human resource functions within the organization. Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the CPO will develop and execute HR strategies that align with the organization's business plan, ensuring a vibrant, cause-driven culture that enhances employee engagement and performance. The role involves compliance with employment laws, talent acquisition, performance management, and fostering a positive workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Drives "best-in-class" talent recruitment and talent acquisition strategies that attract and attain top talent.
• Leads the development and implementation of strategies for employee onboarding, longboarding, performance management and professional development.
• Reduces legal risks for the organization by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to employment matters.
• Provides leadership as the organization's internal control point for all staff issues related to ethics and behavioral issues.
• Ensures that all job descriptions at all levels of the organization are written in compliance and appropriately.
• Provide consultation to branch staff on all HR matters.
• Leads the HR team in creating an inviting, cohesive, effective and efficient team.
• Maintains an effective level of organizational literacy including company goals, mission, financial position, strategy, competition, technology and culture.
• Oversees the development of and manages annual budgets for the department.
• Completes process on workers' compensation, unemployment, insurance, and disability claims.
• Oversees benefit administration working with a third-party vendor to select best options for the organization on an annual basis.
• Manage employee feedback mechanisms, such as surveys, focus groups, exit interviews, and analyze the data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in leadership development, organizational development, human resources or related field.
• 10 years progressive experience in leadership development, organizational development or human resources in a dynamic environment with multiple branches/units.
• Demonstrated experience as a strategic business advisor/partner working with all levels of an organization.
• Deep knowledge of all HR functions, specifically in talent management processes including recruitment, engagement, compensation, benefits design and delivery, performance management.
• Strong command of HR technology and software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, change management, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Current knowledge of employment trends and their impact on organizational strategies and goals.
• Knowledge of employee relations principles and practices necessary for compliance with regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• 5 years experience in a senior management role
• Master's degree
• SHRM Certification or similar certification
• Multi-lingual