Chief People Officer (CPO)

Chief People Officer (CPO)About the CompanyInfluential organization providing support, research & advocacy services for cancer patientsIndustry Non-Profit Organization ManagementType Non ProfitFounded 1913Employees 5001-10,000CategoriesNon Profit Non-Profit & Philanthropy American Cancer Society Charitable Organizations & Foundations Organizations Government Health Care MedicalSpecialtiescancer nonprofit relay for life relayforlife.org making strides against breast cancer makingstrideswalk.org hope lodge cps-3 coaches vs. cancer road to recovery reach to recovery and cancer prevention cancer prevention cancer survivorship cancer research making strides against breast cancer relay for life patient support cancer information cancer screening voices of black women cancer early detection everyou discovery shops and cancer supportBusiness ClassificationsB2CAbout the RoleThe Company is in search of a Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead the alignment of talent, leadership, and organizational effectiveness with its mission and strategy. The CPO will be a key enterprise leader, responsible for translating organizational priorities into a cohesive people agenda that enhances performance, culture, and accountability. This role is pivotal in a time of transformation, focusing on workforce strategy, leadership capability, and culture as essential components of organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and problem-solver, and will be tasked with building a forward-looking talent system, including succession planning and leadership development. The CPO will also oversee organizational design, and change management, and ensure that the people function delivers measurable outcomes across all teams.Candidates for the CPO position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' of progressive HR leadership experience, with a preference for those with a background in nonprofit, healthcare, professional services, or mission-driven organizations. The role requires a strategic and operational leader who can balance continuity with innovation, and who is adept at fostering a high-trust, high-performance culture. Key responsibilities include talent strategy, compensation modernization, and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an enterprise-minded, effective change leader, and a builder of high-performing, inclusive teams. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for an advanced degree in HR or an MBA, and a proven track record of partnering with executives and governance committees.Hiring Manager Title Chief Operating OfficerTravel Percent Less than 10%FunctionsHuman Resources