Chief People Officer (ID:47161) - Versique Consulting & Search : Job Details

This leadership role will oversee all aspects of HR while guiding the company through expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and integration. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience building HR infrastructure in dynamic, multi-site environments and thrive in fast-paced settings where strategic vision and hands-on leadership go hand in hand.Worksite Location:Hybrid,St. Paul, MN office. Travel to regional sites is required.Salary Range:$225-275K/yr. base salary + bonus & equityBenefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Training & Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time-Off (Holidays, Funerals, and Personal Leave)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors on organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategy.
• Lead cultural evolution efforts, ensuring company values are reflected in behaviors, policies, and practices across all locations.
• Oversee HR operations, including but not limited to talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, compensation, DEI initiatives, benefits, and performance management.
• Design and implement robust learning, training, and development programs to foster continuous growth, upskilling, and leadership development across the organization.
• Develop and execute succession planning strategies to build leadership bench strength and ensure long-term business continuity.
• Leverage HR technologies and data analytics to inform decision-making, track performance, and optimize workforce planning.
• Lead annual performance and merit review processes, ensuring accountability, equity, and growth across teams.
• Manage employee engagement initiatives, analyze results, and work with leaders to implement action plans that drive retention and satisfaction.
• Design and administer competitive, market-aligned compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent.
• Collect, analyze, and present key HR metrics and workforce insights to leadership and the Board to inform strategic decisions.
• Apply financial acumen to manage HR budgets and demonstrate ROI on people programs.
• Partner with leaders to align talent strategies to support current operations and future growth, including expansion, acquisitions, and integration of new service lines.
• Lead employee relations and conflict resolution efforts, ensuring compliance with all labor laws and promoting a fair, respectful workplace.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization.
• Other duties as directed by the CEO.

Leadership Competencies:Strategic & Organizational

• Aligns people strategies with business goals to drive operational excellence and sustainable growth.
• Anticipates labor market trends and develops proactive, forward-thinking workforce strategies.
• Embeds company values—integrity, excellence, innovation, and insight—into all HR initiatives.

Leadership & Cultural Influence

• Models excellence in leadership by building and scaling HR capabilities in a multi-site environment.
• Acts as a culture carrier, setting the tone for communication, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Champion leadership development and succession planning to grow high-potential talent.

Interpersonal Excellence

• Leads with empathy and integrity, fostering authentic relationships across all levels of the business.
• Builds a high-trust, high-engagement environment through transparency and inclusion.
• Serves as a credible and influential voice with C-suite leaders, the Board, and employees.

Technical & Operational

• Oversees all functional areas of HR, including Talent, Total Rewards, Organizational Development, Payroll, Benefits, and Employee Health.
• Applies modern HR technologies and analytics to support compliance, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures all operations are compliant with local, state, and federal employment laws while maximizing efficiency and business value.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 3–5 years in a senior executive role
• Demonstrated success leading people strategies in multi-site, complex, or fast-scaling organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals and enable transformation
• Experience building and scaling HR systems, processes, and infrastructure from early-stage to maturity.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets and assess the ROI of HR initiatives.
• Strong strategic partnership skills with executive leadership and the Board.
• Background in employee engagement, DEI, talent acquisition, and change management across diverse teams.
• A master's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.
• HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred
• Experience working in private equity-backed or transformation-driven environments is a plus.

About Versique:Versique: /ver-seek/adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on theInc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and theMinneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as aStar Tribune Top Workplace and were named aBest Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.Let's find your people, together.Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.#LI-LW1#LI-Hybrid#HR#Executive

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