Chief People Officer

AmeriCU Credit Union•Rome, NY

32d•$184,816 - $246,421•Hybrid

About The Position

AmeriCU Credit Union is seeking a Chief People Officer to serve as a strategic partner to the President and CEO, Chief Leadership Team, and Board of Directors. The role will shape the organization’s people strategy as AmeriCU grows, build leadership capacity and talent infrastructure, and connect people initiatives to business outcomes. The successful candidate will advise senior leaders with sound business judgment, understand how the organization operates, and bring a clear, evidence-based point of view.

Requirements

A proven record as a strategic advisor to a CEO and senior leadership team.
Experience presenting to and advising a Board of Directors.
Success building structured people programs from the ground up, including leadership pipelines and role architecture.
Strong business and financial judgment, including comfort reading and interpreting a P&L.
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior- or executive-level responsibility.
Background in financial services such as banking, insurance, fintech, or wealth management; credit union experience is helpful but not required.
A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Credit union experience.
A master’s degree.
SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

Design and lead a people strategy directly tied to AmeriCU’s business plan and evolving organizational needs.
Advise the President and CEO and regularly brief the Board on succession, workforce risks, and the people implications of major decisions.
Develop and lead the organization’s learning and training strategy, including role-based training plans and standards that build capability, leadership readiness, and continuous learning.
Build core talent infrastructure, including competency models, position design, and clearer paths for internal growth.
Own organization-wide succession planning and establish development programs that build bench strength.
Lead compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy, with attention to fairness, competitiveness, and performance.
Use engagement data, manager capability, and retention insights to improve employee experience and results.
Oversee HR operations and compliance, and make thoughtful use of HR technology and AI tools.