Chief People Officer

Gbh International Limited - Boston, MA

Full-time - Executive

Boston, MA

501-1,000 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Chief People Officer (CPO) at GBH will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Human Resource strategy that aligns with the organization's mission. The CPO will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and COO, focusing on enhancing leadership effectiveness and organizational coherence while driving culture, employee engagement, talent development, and inclusion across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, COO, and Executive Leadership Team on complex human capital issues.
• Build relationships across GBH's organizational ecosystem to understand its culture and strategic imperatives.
• Influence and deploy tailored people strategies that meet organizational needs.
• Lead best-in-class practices focused on employee development, engagement, culture, and organizational excellence in collaboration with the Inclusion and Equity office.
• Demonstrate effective relationship building and coach managers to develop leadership skills.
• Improve existing HR processes and standards, leveraging technology for efficient operations.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage change and inspire influence within the organization.
• Experience in leading meaningful change in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with a results orientation.
• Broad knowledge of HR practices, particularly in organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Experience as a strategic thinker and project manager, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus across the organization.
• Resourceful in budget and resource management.
• BA/BS degree with additional education or relevant certifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior exposure to labor relations is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits
• Relocation assistance for the ideal candidate