Chief People Officer (CPO)

Chief People Officer (CPO)

About the Company

Fast-growing farm-to-table restaurant group

Industry
Restaurants

Type
Privately Held

Founded
2020

Employees
501-1000

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead the development and execution of its people strategy in alignment with the company's growth and expansion plans. The CPO will be a key partner to the CEO and executive team, responsible for all aspects of the people function, including talent acquisition, employee experience, culture, leadership development, compensation, performance management, and compliance. This role is pivotal in building and maintaining a strong organizational culture as the company scales, and the successful candidate will be expected to protect and evolve the company's values at every level. The CPO will also be tasked with building a high-performance culture, establishing clear leadership competencies, and creating career paths that encourage employee growth within the organization. Applicants for the CPO position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' of progressive people/HR leadership experience, with a strong preference for those who have worked in high-growth operational environments such as restaurants, hospitality, retail, or consumer brands. The role requires a leader with a proven track record in scaling people infrastructure, a deep understanding of employment law, and experience in all areas of HR, from talent acquisition to organizational development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, professional HR certification, and the ability to operate both strategically and with a close connection to the frontline employee experience. Key success metrics for the role include improvements in turnover, engagement, retention, and the overall employee experience.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer

Functions

• Human Resources