Chief People Officer

Are you a compassionate healthcare professional driven by the desire to make a profound impact in the lives of individuals across various healthcare settings? If so, we invite you to join our exceptional team at Care Initiatives. As a leading provider in skilled nursing communities and hospice services, we are committed to providing unparalleled care and support. Additionally, we have our own internal staffing agency, AffiniCare, ensuring seamless coverage for temporary staffing needs within our organization.

With a network of over 40 skilled nursing communities spanning Iowa and several hospice offices across Iowa and Nebraska, we are dedicated to delivering personalized care at every step of the healthcare journey.

Role

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead all aspects of our people and culture function. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CPO will be responsible for fostering a thriving, inclusive, and values-driven culture that aligns with our mission and drives high performance across the organization. This leader will oversee talent acquisition, employee experience, DEI, organizational development, HR operations, and total rewards — with a core focus on building and nurturing a world-class company culture that engages, retains, and inspires.

Culture and Engagement

• Champion a strong, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture across all levels of the organization.
• Lead culture-building initiatives that promote belonging, recognition, accountability, and psychological safety.
• Conduct regular employee engagement surveys and translate insights into meaningful action plans.
• Serve as a culture coach and ambassador for executive leadership and management.

Strategic People Leadership

Talent Acquisition & Development

People Experience & Operations

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

QualificationsTraining & Work Experience

Skills / Abilities

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

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