SVP, Chief People Officer

* Posted on July 17, 2026 ### About the Position

The SVP, Chief People Officer (CPO) leads a progressive, high-impact human resources function that advances CRF’s mission and strategic priorities. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CPO oversees all aspects of talent strategy, including talent management, total rewards (compensation, benefits, and recognition), learning and development, and performance management.

The CPO serves as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing expert leadership in employee relations, ensuring consistent, fair, and compliant practices while proactively addressing complex workplace issues. This role plays a critical part in leading organizational change, strengthening workforce resiliency, and guiding the organization through periods of growth and transformation.

The CPO is also responsible for developing leadership capability across the organization through executive coaching and targeted leadership development strategies, equipping leaders to drive performance, accountability, and engagement. Additionally, the CPO shapes an inclusive, high-performing culture that fosters strong employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, aligning people strategies with business objectives to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to achieve CRF’s mission.

This position leads a team of two HR directors.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

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STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING

• Sets HR goals and develops HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives
• Participates in strategic planning process and collaborates with leadership team to define organization’s long-term goals; identifies ways to support the mission through talent development
• Coaches and develops senior leaders on executive leadership capabilities

TALENT MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

* Develops staffing strategies and designs