Kensington International Executive Search
Chief People Officer
Kensington International Executive Search, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000
Our client is a high-growth specialty contractor generating over $1.1B in revenue, providing construction and maintenance services to commercial and industrial sectors nationwide, including data centers and chip manufacturing plants. With a family of operating companies that enhance technical capabilities and geographic reach, we are seeking a dynamic Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead our people strategy.
Role Overview: The Chief People Officer will be pivotal in shaping a world-class people strategy that drives growth, strengthens culture, and develops leaders at all levels. This role demands a strategic thinker who is also hands‑on. The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO and be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement an enterprise-level HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
Culture Building:
Foster a strong company culture that promotes engagement, diversity, and excellence.
Leadership Development:
Design and execute programs to identify, nurture, and develop leadership talent across the organization.
Succession Planning:
Create robust succession plans to ensure leadership continuity at all levels.
Organizational Design:
Lead efforts to optimize organizational structure and enhance operational effectiveness.
Learning & Development:
Implement comprehensive training and development initiatives to upskill employees and improve performance.
Qualifications
Proven success in leading HR functions for organizations with approximately 750 to 10,000 employees. The majority of which must have been in field-based environments within industrial and commercial sectors.
Extensive experience in leadership development, succession planning, organizational design, learning & development, and M&A integration.
Strong strategic acumen with the ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership.
Hands‑on approach with a willingness to engage directly with operations and employees.
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources
Industries
Construction
Engineering Services
Repair and Maintenance
Location: Dallas, TX Salary: $240,000.00–$300,000.00
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Role Overview: The Chief People Officer will be pivotal in shaping a world-class people strategy that drives growth, strengthens culture, and develops leaders at all levels. This role demands a strategic thinker who is also hands‑on. The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO and be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement an enterprise-level HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
Culture Building:
Foster a strong company culture that promotes engagement, diversity, and excellence.
Leadership Development:
Design and execute programs to identify, nurture, and develop leadership talent across the organization.
Succession Planning:
Create robust succession plans to ensure leadership continuity at all levels.
Organizational Design:
Lead efforts to optimize organizational structure and enhance operational effectiveness.
Learning & Development:
Implement comprehensive training and development initiatives to upskill employees and improve performance.
Qualifications
Proven success in leading HR functions for organizations with approximately 750 to 10,000 employees. The majority of which must have been in field-based environments within industrial and commercial sectors.
Extensive experience in leadership development, succession planning, organizational design, learning & development, and M&A integration.
Strong strategic acumen with the ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership.
Hands‑on approach with a willingness to engage directly with operations and employees.
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources
Industries
Construction
Engineering Services
Repair and Maintenance
Location: Dallas, TX Salary: $240,000.00–$300,000.00
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