Chief People Officer

Description

Location: Yarmouth, MA (with travel throughout Cape Cod and the South Coast

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 annually

What if your next HR leadership role wasn't just about policies and compliance?

What if it was about helping hundreds of employees build meaningful careers while improving the lives of people with disabilities every single day.

For more than 40 years, Community Connections has been doing exactly that.

Since 1985, we've partnered with individuals with disabilities and their families to create pathways to greater independence, inclusion, and community engagement. Today, our team of nearly 300 dedicated employees delivers a wide range of services throughout Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts, including employment services, supported living, community-based supports, transportation, life skills programs, and day services.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a strategic, people-centered Chief People Officer to join our Executive Team.

This is more than an HR leadership role. It's an opportunity to help build the culture, leadership practices, and workforce strategies that support an organization whose mission impacts lives every day.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Chief People Officer serves as the organization's senior HR leader and a trusted advisor to the Executive Team.

You'll lead all aspects of Human Resources while helping Community Connections strengthen employee engagement, attract and retain exceptional talent, develop leaders, and create an employee experience that reflects the organization's values and mission.

You'll oversee a talented HR team and play a key role in shaping organizational strategy, culture, and long-term workforce planning.

Success in this role requires both strategic vision and hands-on leadership. You'll spend time in executive planning discussions, while also partnering closely with managers and employees across the organization to solve challenges, build capability, and support a positive workplace culture.

What You'll Lead

• Employee engagement, culture, and retention initiatives
• Recruitment and workforce planning strategies
• Leadership development and management coaching
• Compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs
• Performance management and employee relations
• HR technology and process improvement
• Regulatory compliance and risk management
• Organizational development and strategic workforce planning

Most importantly, you'll help ensure that Community Connections remains a place where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to the meaningful work they do.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader who understands that strong organizations are built through trust, accountability, and relationships.

You may be an ideal fit if you:

• Have 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level leadership responsibilities
• Have successfully led HR strategy, organizational change, and employee relations in a complex organization
• Are equally comfortable discussing workforce metrics with executives and coaching managers through difficult conversations
• Bring a thoughtful, practical approach to leadership and problem solving
• Believe that culture is created through everyday actions, not simply words
• Want your work to have a meaningful impact on employees, participants, and the broader community
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree and SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred.

Prior nonprofit or human services experience is helpful but not required. What matters most is your ability to lead people, build strong partnerships, and align your work with our mission.

Why Community Connections?

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We work hard to create an environment where people feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to grow.

Highlights include:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition and service award programs
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Join Us!

If you're looking for an executive leadership opportunity where you can influence strategy, strengthen culture, and make a lasting impact on both employees and the people they serve, we'd love to hear from you.

Full Job Description: HERE

Community Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer, disability & veterans. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply