Chief People Officer

Flynn Group•Independence, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief People Officer (CPO) is a strategic executive responsible for leading the organization's people strategy, culture, and talent initiatives. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CPO partners with business leaders to attract, develop, engage, and retain a high-performing workforce while ensuring the organization's human resources practices support its business objectives, values, and long-term growth. At Flynn Group, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees work from the office four days per week, leaving Fridays to work from home. This setup cultivates casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together four days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
12–15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive-level responsibilities.
Demonstrated success leading organizational change and enterprise-wide HR initiatives.
Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation, talent management, and organizational development.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA, MSHR, or related field).
Professional HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent).
Experience supporting high-growth or multi-site organizations.
Experience leading digital HR transformation and HR technology implementations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the organization's overall people strategy aligned with business goals.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.
Lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
Drive change management efforts during periods of growth, transformation, or restructuring.
Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning.
Develop strategies to attract and retain top talent across all levels of the organization.
Build robust performance management and career development programs.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Champion an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance workplace culture.
Monitor employee engagement and implement initiatives that improve the employee experience.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) throughout the organization.
Lead employee recognition and wellness initiatives.
Oversee all HR functions.
Employee relations.
Compensation and benefits.
HR operations.
HR technology and systems.
Compliance and policy administration.
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
Build, mentor, and develop the HR leadership team.
Establish goals, metrics, and accountability for HR performance.
Partner with leaders across the organization to improve management capability and employee performance.
Utilize workforce analytics to inform strategic decision-making.
Monitor key HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, hiring effectiveness, and retention.
Recommend improvements based on data and industry best practices.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules (In Office Monday - Thursday, Work from Home Friday)
Company Outings
Dining Discounts
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Daycare
On-Site Café
FUN Work Environment!