Chief People Officer

The Chief People Officer will plan, develop, establish, direct, and administer the People Operations functions (Human Resources, Safety, Training & Development, Total Rewards, Recruiting, HRIS, etc.

ensuring compliance and enabling the core values and strategy of the organization. The role reports to the Co-CEOs and is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Leads the People Operations function across multiple company locations and provides support for Remote Teams.
• Directly supervises the Director of Safety, Director of HR, and several Managers in the People Operations Division.
• Provides HR expertise and development to the field merchandising Human Resources team.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Provide strategic leadership to develop programs aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Lead organizational culture initiatives to enhance employee experiences, engagement, and productivity.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on people-related matters.
• Oversee talent programs (staffing, recruiting, and retention) to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop programs to encourage internal mobility and career development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Oversee health and wellness programs, leave, and accommodation processes.
• Deliver impactful results through programs aimed at improving the employee experience.
• Oversee the administration of HR programs, including compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development.
• Maximize the use of people systems (HRIS, ATS, Survey, SDS, etc.) to enhance manager and employee experiences throughout the employment life cycle.
• Select and develop a high-performing team of professionals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities with proven capacity to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with proven success in developing teams.
• Ability to adapt to organizational and employee needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to think strategically and align People initiatives with business objectives.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational dynamics.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• At least ten years of human resources management experience required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
• Experience in a seasonal business preferred but not required.
• Experience in the agricultural industry preferred but not required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred but not required.
9 days ago