Chief People Officer

Chief People Officer

A human resources executive opportunity to shape the client and employee experience on an enterprise scale while staying closely connected to the company's values, mission, and long-term vision. Agility to make meaningful decisions across the organization that align people, purpose, and outcomes. Participate in strategy, organizational transformation, navigating complexities associated with growth while developing high performance teams.

Code: 47923

Category: Executive Leadership

The Chief People Officer will lead the continued deployment and integration of Workday, ERP, and HCM systems to improve efficiency, support workforce management, and reduce operational complexity. Clear communication of how these systems enable the business will be essential. As the organization continues to scale through acquisitions, the CPO will help ensure integration readiness by establishing repeatable approaches, cross-functional coordination, and infrastructure that supports growth with minimal disruption. Leadership development and talent management will be key priorities. The role will focus on strengthening frontline and future leadership capabilities, aligning people strategies with regulatory realities and workforce shortages. The CPO will also guide efforts around employee engagement, retention, and total rewards, ensuring compensation and benefits remain competitive while reinforcing culture and purpose. Finally, the role will drive alignment and communication across leadership, operations, and HRensuring priorities are clear, accountability is strong, and change initiatives are effectively executed.

Worksite Location: Twin Cities, MN Salary Range: $225 250K + $50k bonus Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off

Roles & Responsibilities: The CPO role requires strength across multiple dimensions. The following competencies are especially critical for success at the company and call for mastery-level capability:

• Strategic Mindset Thinks broadly and creatively beyond the organization; stays attuned to market dynamics, peer practices, and financial implications; identifies opportunities while weighing risk.
• Judgment & Critical Thinking Uses data and multiple perspectives to inform decisions; acts with appropriate speed; adapts course as conditions change; integrates financial insight into decision-making.
• Collaboration Leads inclusively; communicates clearly and consistently; adapts to stakeholder needs; engages in candid dialogue and constructive challenge when needed.
• Results Orientation Drives accountability and execution; prioritizes effectively; removes barriers; ensures work aligns with organizational goals and delivers measurable outcomes.
• Humility & Resilience Values collective expertise; invites diverse input; remains self-aware and open to learning; maintains optimism and steadiness through change and challenge.

Required Skills & Experience

• Prior experience as a CPO or CHRO, with direct reporting to the CEO or Board
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy, including budget development
• Experience with growth dynamics, such as acquisitions, M&A integration, and system implementations
• Industry experience in healthcare, multistate operations, and healthcare regulatory compliance
• Proven experience leading large-scale organizational change and transformation within HR
• Proven success in managing low-skill, high-turnover workforces
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data and controls for risk mitigation
• Experience working in a large-scale organization (10k+ employees)
• Experience in managing remote teams and working with diverse, multistate teams
• Ability to navigate governance structures in family-owned businesses
• Passionate about the organization's mission and skilled in inspiring and leading teams
• Ability to physically work in the Minnesota office and travel to other locations as required

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 recruiter-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 the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best 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.