Vice President, Chief People Officer (CPO)

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Chief People Officer (CPO) is responsible for leading CapMetro's people strategy and overseeing a modern, business-aligned People and Culture function. This role is instrumental in developing and executing strategic initiatives that support the organization's mission, vision, and long-term goals. The CPO oversees all People and Culture functions, including Learning and Development, Total Rewards, Employee Resource Center, Talent Acquisition and Management, Employee Engagement, and Workforce Planning.

Reporting to the EVP, Chief Administrative Officer/EEO Officer, the CPO works closely with senior leadership to ensure that talent strategies align with business objectives. This leader plays a critical role in enabling CapMetro to scale effectively, foster a high-performance culture, and leverage the strengths of the inclusive workforce. The CPO is a strategic business advisor and change agent who is skilled in designing and implementing innovative people strategies, modernizing P&C operations, and positioning the agency for the future. This role guides CapMetro' s workforce strategy to enhance organizational effectiveness, increase employee engagement, and ensure long-term workforce sustainability.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Management, Public Administration, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required degree.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in human resources as a high performer, including ten (10) years of demonstrated HR leadership and people management experience.
• Prefer a master's degree in human resources, Business Management, Public Administration, or related field as well as one or more SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SHRM-CP, CCP, CBP, or CEBS certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to succeed in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong management, coaching, training, and team development skills
• A relentless internal-customer focus
• Strong understanding of people best practices, industry standards, and curiosity for emerging people-oriented trends
• Prior success in creating and leading initiatives that attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proven success in designing and implementing diversity-enhancing programs and practices.
• Experience implementing HR policies and procedures using technology that improve operations, including HRIS, and performance management systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing HR plans for high growth, including driving talent acquisition and organizational development, evaluating and revamping compensation plans/salary structures, and overseeing the administration of compensation/benefits and employee relations.
• Enthusiastic and energetic thought leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a creative, engaging, and people-focused attitude.
• Creative problem solver who can navigate current challenges while strategically planning for periods of hypergrowth and work in a very fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior business leaders, managers, and peers. Exceptional written and oral communication skills with strong negotiation and influencing skills.

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