Chief People Officer / Director of People Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Chief People Officer (CPO) or Director of People Operations (depending on experience) is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the firm’s people strategy. This role oversees all aspects of human resources, including strategic HR initiatives, talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation, performance management, professional development, benefits, inclusion, and compliance with labor and other relevant laws, ensuring alignment with the firm’s goals and values. The CPO partners with firm leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives and fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture to attract and retain high-caliber talent.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Alignment

• Collaborates closely with partners, senior management, the firm’s General Counsel, and the People Operations staff to execute strategic initiatives.
• Develop and lead a comprehensive people strategy that supports the firm’s long-term business goals and growth trajectory.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing guidance on workforce planning, succession, and organizational design.
• Lead firmwide change management initiatives, including restructuring, expansion, and cultural transformation.
• Oversee the onboarding and integration process for equity partners, including developing policies and procedures to support a seamless transition.
• Oversee the implementation, integration, and optimization of HR systems and platforms, including process automation to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Talent Strategy & Development

Employee Relations

Benefits

Compliance & Risk Management

Culture & Leadership

Executive Reporting

Team Leadership

Preferred Qualifications

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type

Full-Time, Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities

All People Operations Staff

Work Location

Hybrid

Work Schedule

8 : 30am - 5 : 30pm Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends and holidays.

Salary Scale

$125,000-$250,000

Physical Requirements

Primarily sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and / or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodations.

Travel

10-20% domestic travel by car and plane.

Requirements :