Chief People and Human Capital Officer

Enterprise Executive Leadership Role

Location:

Denver, Colorado (on-site / multi-state oversight). Soon to be Castle Rock, Colorado.

Department:
Executive Leadership

Reports To:

Owner, CEO and President

FLSA Classification:
Exempt - Executive

Work Authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the United States

This executive role supports a multi-entity enterprise that includes a nationally expanding fast-luxe hospitality and franchise brand, an ultra-luxury residential design-build firm, and a private estate services platform serving high-net-worth clientele. The organization operates under an integrated holding structure and is entering a period of significant multi-state growth.

The Chief People and Human Capital Officer (CPHCO) is a C‑Suite executive responsible for enterprise-wide workforce strategy, culture architecture, compliance governance, compensation strategy, organizational design, and scalable human capital infrastructure.

This role integrates progressive culture leadership with disciplined HR governance to support hospitality, franchise, construction, and development operations. The CPHCO serves as a strategic advisor to the Owner and executive leadership team on talent, workforce risk, and long‑term organizational scalability.

• Develop and implement a 35 year human capital strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Design scalable HR infrastructure to support national franchise and project based construction operations.
• Advise leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and executive compensation models.
• Lead organizational design initiatives across all entities.
• Present workforce strategy updates to executive leadership and advisors.

Ensure compliance with:

• State wage and hour laws, including CO Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
• Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• EEO, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and related federal regulations.
• Local employment laws/requirements.
• Multistate employment law as expansion occurs.

• Oversee wage classification audits.
• Manage internal HR compliance programs and policy development.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on employment matters.
• Oversee workplace investigations and resolution procedures.
• Maintain enterprise risk mitigation related to workforce operations.

• Develop equitable and compliant compensation structures.
• Ensure internal pay equity and transparent salary and governance.
• Oversee executive compensation planning and incentive programs.
• Lead benefits strategy aligned with workforce needs and growth.

• Design enterprise recruiting strategy and leadership hiring roadmap.
• Build scalable talent acquisition infrastructure.
• Develop leadership pipelines, onboarding systems, and training academies.
• Implement workforce analytics and performance dashboards.

• Architect organizational culture standards across divisions.
• Design engagement, retention, and leadership development programs.
• Align employer brand with enterprise growth strategy.
• Establish performance management systems that drive accountability and service excellence.

• Ensure OSHAaligned workforce governance integration.
• Support project based labor planning models.
• Coordinate subcontractor workforce compliance practices.

This role will oversee:

• HR Directors / HR Business Partners
• Talent Acquisition Leadership
• Compensation and Benefits
• Compliance and Risk Personnel
• HRIS and Workforce Analytics Team Members

Education:

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field required.

Certifications:

• SHRMSCP or SPHR required.

Experience:

• Minimum 12 years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 5 years in executive level HR leadership.
• Multistate workforce experience required.
• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, franchise systems, construction, or development required.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR through high growth scaling environments.

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