Chief People Officer

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Earn More with Industry Leading Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family

• Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability

• 403(b) with Company Matchup to 4%

• Wellness Program & Gym Membership Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Holidays

The Career & Support You Deserve

• Onboarding & Training:
We offer a comprehensive onboarding and training process that starts on your first day with us.

• Mentorship & Development:
Your career goals are closer than ever! Get one‑on‑one mentorship with our experienced operations team leaders to accelerate your career.

• Room to Grow:
When it is time for the next step in your professional journey, we are ready to help you reach your next destination with career path options that suit your professional and personal goals.

• Tuition Assistance:
With education assistance, continue on your journey of learning and furthering your professional development.

• Network of Support:
You have a team of experts to support you so you can concentrate on your job tasks.

You May Be a Good Fit for The Position If You…

• Have exceptional communication skills, and a friendly personality

• Thrive on providing outstanding service and care

• Are mission‑driven and are eager to care for underserved communities

• Can work with interruptions and effectively manage multiple priorities

We are also looking for the following:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive senior‑level leadership experience in people strategy, human capital, or organizational leadership roles.

• Demonstrated success leading through executive transition and organizational change.

• Senior leadership experience within nonprofit, mission‑driven, or purpose‑led healthcare organizations is strongly preferred and considered critical to success in this role.

• Experience leading people strategy within organizations of comparable size, complexity, and geographic footprint, including multi‑site or distributed operations.

• Proven ability to partner directly with CEOs and executive teams;
Board experience preferred.

• Track record of enterprise‑level HR, culture, and leadership transformation.

• Experience supporting organizational growth and financial turnaround environments.

If this all appeals to you, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Summary

The Chief People Officer (CPO) is a senior executive leader responsible for orchestrating a coherent people and culture strategy that unlocks a high‑performing, engaged workforce; directly driving innovation, productivity, and long‑term business growth.

In close partnership with the CEO, the CPO serves as a cultural anchor, trusted strategist, and disciplined executor. This role leads the evolution of MCDC’s people strategy to support organizational stability, leadership alignment, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, while ensuring integrity, accountability, and trust are consistently lived across the organization.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Partner with the CEO to design and execute a comprehensive people and culture strategy aligned with MCDC’s mission, values, and business priorities.

• Serve as a steward of leadership alignment, cultural integrity, and organizational coherence, particularly during periods of transition or change.

• Lead a clear reset in how Human Resources is experienced across the organization, shifting from a transactional function to a trusted, strategic enterprise partner.

Executive Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Act as a key advisor and thought partner to the CEO and executive leadership team on talent, culture, leadership effectiveness, and organizational design.

• Establish and reinforce leadership cadence, communication discipline, and mutual accountability across senior leaders.

• Support the development of high‑performing leadership teams and scalable operating models.

• Design and implement an inspiring, end‑to‑end talent strategy encompassing workforce planning, recruiting, development, performance management, and retention.

• Lead leadership development and succession planning to ensure continuity and…