Chief People Officer

Location: Chicago suburbs, Illinois; hybrid

Salary: $150,000–$210,000 per year, plus bonus opportunity

Company

Nonprofit organization focused on mission impact, organizational culture, and sustainable operations.

What you will do

• Develop and execute people strategy across safety, equity and inclusion, talent management, training, compensation, and organizational culture.
• Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, retention, leadership development, compensation, benefits, and team communications.
• Serve on the Executive Team and advise executive leaders on recruiting, managing, and developing their teams.
• Ensure people processes comply with applicable state and federal statutes.
• Oversee safety initiatives, workers’ compensation, internal safety committees, and related training.
• Manage benefit plans, policy development, stakeholder communications, and organizational events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of generalist experience, including seven years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven success overseeing all areas of people management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role in the Chicago suburbs.

Nice to have

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or Certified Payroll Professional certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Build and maintain a positive culture aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Oversee progressive compensation and benefits programs supporting team motivation, health, and welfare.
• Develop training and development strategies to strengthen the talent pipeline and succession bench.
• Collaborate with the CEO’s office, Marketing team, Executive Team, Board of Directors, and internal committees.