Chief People Officer

Job Title: **Chief People Officer** (CPO) **Reports To:** Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President **Executive Leadership Team Member** Position Summary The **Chief People Officer (CPO**) is a strategic executive leader responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive people and culture strategy that supports the organization's mission, values, and long\-term clinical and operational goals. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, the CPO leads all aspects of human capital management in a complex, highly regulated healthcare environment, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, engages, and retains a diverse, high\-performing workforce committed to exceptional patient care. The CPO will champion a culture of accountability, compassion, inclusion, and continuous improvement while aligning workforce strategies with evolving clinical, regulatory, and financial demands. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership \& Culture * Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to enterprise\-wide strategy and decision\-making. * Develop and lead a forward\-looking people strategy aligned with organizational goals, clinical excellence, and patient\-centered care. * Foster a values\-driven, inclusive, and high\-engagement culture that supports employee well\-being, resilience, and ethical conduct. * Act as a change leader during periods of growth, transformation, labor challenges, or organizational redesign. Talent Strategy \& Workforce Planning * Lead enterprise\-wide workforce planning to address current and future clinical, administrative, and leadership talent needs. * Oversee executive recruitment, physician and clinical workforce strategies, succession planning, and leadership development. * Ensure effective onboarding, performance management, and career development programs across all levels of the organization. Labor Relations \& Employee Engagement * Provide strategic oversight of labor relations, including union partnerships where applicable, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution. * Promote positive employee relations, engagement, and communication across a diverse workforce. * Lead initiatives to reduce turnover, burnout, and workforce shortages, particularly in critical clinical roles. Compensation, Benefits \& Total Rewards * Design and oversee competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation and benefits programs aligned with market trends and financial stewardship. * Ensure pay practices support recruitment, retention, and performance while advancing fairness and transparency. Compliance, Risk \& Governance * Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and labor requirements. * Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management to mitigate workforce\-related risk. * Provide regular reporting and insights to the CEO and Board on workforce metrics, trends, and risks. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion \& Belonging (DEIB) * Lead enterprise DEIB strategy, ensuring equitable hiring, advancement, and workplace practices. * Promote cultural competence and inclusive leadership across clinical and non\-clinical teams. * Support workforce diversity initiatives that reflect the communities served by the hospital. HR Operations \& Technology * Oversee HR operations including HRIS, analytics, policies, and service delivery models. * Leverage data and technology to improve workforce insights, decision\-making, and operational efficiency. Qualifications \& ExperienceRequired * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. * Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior executive experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or similarly complex, regulated environment. * Demonstrated expertise in workforce strategy, labor relations, executive compensation, and organizational development. * Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical workforce dynamics. * Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams through change and transformation. Preferred * Experience working with unions and collective bargaining agreements. * Experience in academic medical centers or multi\-site healthcare systems. * Professional certifications such as SPHR, SHRM\-SCP, or equivalent. Leadership Competencies * Strategic and systems thinker * Trusted executive advisor and collaborator * High integrity and sound judgment * Strong communication and influence skills * Commitment to compassion, equity, and patient\-centered values * Data\-driven and results\-oriented leader Working Conditions * Executive office and hospital environment with regular interaction across clinical and administrative areas. * Occasional travel between hospital sites and external meetings. * Availability for on\-call executive support as required. Job Type: Full\-time Benefits: * Company events * Flexible schedule * Flextime * Health insurance * Life insurance Work Location: In person