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Overview

Chief People Officer

The Company is seeking a Chief People Officer (CPO) to join their mission-driven organization. The CPO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company by leading with empathy, driving transformation, and building a people-first culture. This executive-level position requires a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, with a focus on aligning people strategy with organizational goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive strategy for learning and development, succession planning, and organizational development. They will also lead core HR functions, including benefits, compensation, compliance, and talent management, with a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of ownership and trust.

About the Company

Respected engineering & environmental consulting firm

Industry: Management Consulting

Type: Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded: 1979

Employees: 1001-5000

Funding: 6-$10 million

Categories

• Consulting & Professional Services
• Renewables & Environment

Specialties

• contract operations
• water
• wastewater
• stormwater
• manufacturing process
• civil engineering
• remediation
• instrumentation
• controls
• packaging
• sustainability
• compliance
• planning
• resiliency
• water reuse
• groundwater
• consulting
• engineering
• environmental
• construction management
• design-build
• funding
• scada
• operations & management
• drinking water
• environment
• science
• environmental engineering
• and reclamation

Responsibilities & Expectations

Lead with empathy and build a people-first culture; partner with CEO and Board to align people strategy with organizational goals; develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for learning and development, succession planning, and organizational development; oversee benefits, compensation, compliance, and talent management; drive organizational change, structure teams, and foster a culture of ownership and trust; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 20 years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Strong foundation in core HR functions and a track record in professional services firms
• Experience in employee-owned environments is highly valued
• Background in PE-backed settings may be advantageous
• Strategic thinker with exceptional communication and trust-building skills
• Highly structured, analytical, and client-service oriented
• Ability to lead organizational change and drive strategic execution
• Willingness to travel as needed

Functions

• Human Resources