Chief People Officer Job at Confidential, Boston, MA

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  • Confidential
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Chief People Officer

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
  • B2B

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

About the Role

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. Candidates for the CPO role at the company should be seasoned HR leaders with a Bachelor's degree and at least 20 years of progressive HR leadership experience. A strong foundation in core HR functions and a proven track record in professional services firms are essential. Experience in employee-owned environments is highly valued, and a background in PE-backed settings may be advantageous. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a compassionate leader, and have exceptional communication and trust-building skills. They should be highly structured, analytical, and have a client-service mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement. The role also requires the ability to lead organizational change, structure teams, and drive strategic execution, as well as a willingness to travel as needed.

Hiring Manager Title
CEO

Travel Percent
25%

Functions

  • Human Resources
Confidential

Job Tags

Contract work,

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