Chief People Officer

Richard Harris Law Firm•Las Vegas, NV

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief People Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for building a world-class employee experience from recruitment through retirement. This position will focus on talent acquisition, onboarding, leadership development, employee engagement, training, performance management, succession planning, and culture enhancement. The CPO will partner closely with firm leadership while overseeing and collaborating with our existing Human Resources team.

Requirements

10+ years of leadership experience in talent management, organizational development, recruiting, culture, or people operations
Demonstrated success leading people functions in organizations with 100+ employees
Proven ability to recruit high-performing professionals
Strong leadership coaching and organizational development skills
Experience building training and leadership development programs
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Professional services, healthcare, hospitality, sales, consulting, or law firm experience
Experience supporting rapid organizational growth
Executive leadership experience reporting directly to a CEO, Founder, or Managing Partner

Responsibilities

Develop and execute recruiting strategies for attorneys and professional staff
Build a continuous pipeline of top legal and business talent
Strengthen the firm’s employer brand and reputation as a premier workplace
Improve hiring quality and reduce time-to-fill metrics
Design and implement best-in-class onboarding programs
Accelerate new employee integration and productivity
Create structured training and professional development programs
Establish leadership development pathways for future managers and executives
Serve as steward of the firm’s culture and values
Develop initiatives that improve employee engagement and retention
Strengthen communication and collaboration across departments
Lead employee recognition and appreciation programs
Coach managers and emerging leaders
Create succession plans for key positions
Build a leadership development curriculum
Support performance management and accountability systems
Partner with executive leadership on organizational design and growth planning
Analyze workforce metrics and turnover trends
Recommend strategies to improve retention, productivity, and employee satisfaction
Help prepare the organization for continued expansion