Chief People Officer
Posted: 03/12/2026
Recruiting Division: Human Resources
Job Number: EB-1560306688
Pay Rate: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Job Description
Morgan Hunter is partnering with a growing, mission-driven organization in the Kansas City area to hire a Chief People Officer. This executive leadership role will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to guide the organization’s people strategy during an exciting period of growth and expansion.
The Chief People Officer will oversee all aspects of human resources including talent strategy, employee engagement, compliance, leadership development, and HR operations. This role will lead an established HR team and play a critical part in supporting a large, multi-location workforce in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate is a strategic HR leader who can balance big-picture thinking with hands-on leadership. This person will help scale the organization, strengthen leadership capabilities, and ensure the culture remains strong as the organization continues to evolve. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership
- Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement long-term people strategies
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational development, workforce planning, and culture
- Guide HR strategy to support organizational growth, expansion, and operational excellence
- Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and retention
- Oversee HR functions including employee relations, benefits, recruiting, compliance, and workforce development
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across a multi-location workforce
- Evaluate and improve HR systems, policies, and operational processes
- Support risk management and best practices in a complex operational environment
- Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary human resources team
- Develop leadership development programs and succession planning strategies
- Partner with operational leaders to strengthen management capability across the organization
- Preserve and strengthen a mission-driven, people-first culture
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
- Experience supporting complex, multi-location organizations
- Strong background in employment law, compliance, and risk mitigation
- Proven ability to lead and develop HR teams
- Experience guiding organizations through growth, change, or expansion
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and executive partnership skills
- Bachelor’s degree required;advanced degree or HR certification preferred
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Keywords: Chief People Officer, HR Executive, HR Leadership, Human Resources Director, People Operations, Strategic HR Leadership
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