SVP/Chief People and Culture Officer (SVP/CPCO)

YMCA
Salary
$120,000.00
$140,000.00
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Our YMCA is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as our next SVP/Chief People and Culture Officer.
Job Description

This is more than a human resources leadership role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of a mission-driven organization that impacts thousands of children, families, and communities across our region every day.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CPCO serves as the Association's senior people and culture executive and strategic advisor to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors. The CPCO is responsible for aligning people strategy, organizational culture, talent development, and succession planning with the YMCA's strategic priorities and long-term objectives.

If you are passionate about developing people, building strong teams, creating healthy workplace cultures, and helping leaders thrive, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact through one of the region's leading nonprofit organizations.

Why This Role Matters:
At the YMCA, we believe our people are our greatest asset. The CPCO plays a critical role in ensuring we attract, develop, engage, and retain exceptional staff while fostering a culture that reflects our values and mission.

Qualifications

We are seeking a collaborative and strategic leader who:

1. Has significant senior executive HR and people leadership experience.
2. Understands how culture drives organizational success.
3. Excels at coaching, developing, and empowering leaders.
4. Builds trust and strong relationships across all levels of an organization.
5. Thinks strategically while remaining grounded in service to people.                                                                          6. Is energized by the opportunity to strengthen communities through strong teams and effective leadership.

Preferred qualifications include:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field.
2. Professional HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
3. Experience partnering effectively with CEOs, executive leadership teams, and boards of directors.

Essential Functions

The CPCO will help lead a dynamic, multi-location YMCA association serving communities throughout the Virginia Peninsula.

This leader will help create an environment where:

Staff feel valued, supported, and connected to the mission.
Leaders are equipped to grow and succeed.
Strong culture and strong performance go hand in hand.
The YMCA is positioned for long-term sustainability and community impact.

The CPCO will:

1. Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on people, culture, workforce strategy, leadership effectiveness, succession planning, and organizational development.
2. Lead enterprise-wide people and culture strategy aligned with the YMCA's mission, values, strategic priorities, and long-term objectives.
3. Champion the YMCA's People First culture and foster servant leadership, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and engagement across the Association.
4. Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, executive recruitment, retention, and succession planning efforts.
5. Oversee leadership development strategies that prepare current and emerging leaders for future organizational needs.
6. Provide executive leadership and oversight for Human Resources and Leadership Development.
7. Partner with the Board on personnel policy, executive compensation compliance, governance, and workforce-related matters