Chief People & Culture Officer - National Office (Remote)

Overview

Chief People & Culture Officer - National Office (Remote) – YMCA of the USA. The CPCO will steward the organization’s people, culture, and talent strategy while advancing the work and agenda of its members, putting Christian principles into practice to build healthy spirit, mind, and body. The CPCO will shape organizational culture, strengthen the workforce, and ensure that millions of lives are positively impacted through the Y’s programs and national reach. The CPCO will align Y-USA’s people and culture strategy with its mission and operational goals, ensuring the organization has the workforce capacity, inclusive practices, and organizational culture to serve more than 2,650 local Ys. Reporting directly to the COO, the CPCO will be a strategic partner in shaping long-term organizational direction and day-to-day people operations and culture.

Organization Overview

The YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is a leading nonprofit membership organization committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving health and well-being for people of all ages, and inspiring action across communities. Founded in 1844, the YMCA is one of the largest organizations focused on strengthening communities, serving more than 64 million people in 120 countries. In the United States, the Y Movement includes Y-USA (national resource office in Chicago) and more than 2,650 Ys serving 11 million people in 10,000 communities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Y-USA operates with approximately 200 employees and an annual budget of $99 million. Its endowment is valued at $85 million, with more than $40 million raised yearly through grants, contributions, and major gifts.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, advising the CEO, COO, and executive team on organizational culture, structure, and talent strategy.
• Align HR functions and initiatives with Y-USA’s strategic priorities and mission.
• Represent HR expertise in national forums and lead cross-association collaborations, research, and capacity-building efforts.
• Lead organizational change management, leadership development, and workforce transformation.

Talent Strategy & Culture

National Engagement & Thought Leadership

Unifying the Network

Compliance & Operational Excellence

Learning & Organizational Development

Qualifications

Education / Certification

Knowledge And Work Experience

Leadership Skills & Core Competencies

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