Position Details
Location: St. Louis
Type: Part time
Work Model: On-site
Compensation: $80–$125/hr
Who We Are
livingHR is the remote-first, professional services “work agency” created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.
Position Overview
Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit in St. Louis, is looking for a seasoned Chief People Officer who has led the people function at the top level. This person will align talent, culture, and organizational design with the organization’s strategy, directly shaping mission impact, leadership capability, and sustainable growth.
As a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, the CPO will help shape organizational strategy through workforce planning, leadership development, compensation design, performance architecture, and culture stewardship.
Strategic Leadership & Alignment: Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide people strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Talent Management & Acquisition: Design and oversee talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, and leadership development frameworks.
Culture & Employee Experience: Shape organizational culture, engagement, and initiatives to support innovation and retention.
Organizational Design & Transformation: Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management to drive growth and agility.
HR Operations & Compliance: Ensure HR practices comply with regulatory and legal standards while overseeing HR operations and performance metrics.
Top-Level HR Leadership: Has held the top people role (CHRO, CPO, or Head of HR) reporting directly to a CEO, with 15+ years of progressive HR experience in mid-to-large organizations.
Strategic Mindset: Track record of driving organizational transformation, culture evolution, and people strategy that directly contributes to organizational outcomes.
Leadership & Influence: Strong executive presence with proven ability to partner with CEOs and Boards.
Industry Flexibility: Comfortable across a range of sectors. Nonprofit or mission-driven experience is a plus.
Future of Work: Demonstrated leadership in building human-centric, AI-enabled workplaces and in leveraging modern workforce models.
livingHR engages candidates on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Candidates may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.
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