Chief People Officer

About This Role

This executive leadership position is responsible for creating and executing the company's people strategy, ensuring it aligns with business goals and market expectations. The role drives organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, culture, and compliance, balancing high-performance culture building with rigor, governance, and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors (including Compensation Committee) on executive compensation, succession planning, and leadership development
• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with long-term business goals and market expectations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Legal and Finance on proxy disclosures, executive compensation reporting, and SEC-related people disclosures
• Support Board and Compensation Committee materials, including CD&A (Compensation Discussion & Analysis)
• Oversee internal controls related to HR processes in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Build and lead a high-performing HR organization across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, People Operations, and Learning & Development
• Oversee executive and enterprise-wide succession planning
• Drive performance management frameworks tied to company objectives and shareholder value
• Design and manage competitive compensation and equity programs aligned with public market benchmarks
• Partner with Compensation Committee on executive compensation philosophy, equity plans, and say-on-pay readiness
• Ensure transparency and competitiveness of compensation practices
• Champion a strong, values-driven culture that supports business performance and employee engagement
• Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy with measurable outcomes
• Oversee employee engagement strategies and action planning
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making and provide insights to executive leadership and the Board
• Develop and report on key workforce metrics, including those relevant to ESG disclosures
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of people data and reporting
• Lead organizational transformations, including M&A integration, restructuring, and scaling initiatives
• Implement change management strategies to support growth and operational excellence

Requirements

• Deep expertise in executive compensation, governance, and Board engagement
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including SEC disclosures and SOX compliance