Chief People Officer

Location: St. Louis

Overview

Description of Organization:
Rung for Women is looking for like-minded individuals to join our team of passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to inspiring women to climb the economic ladder. We envision a world where all women can lead equitable and abundant lives. Rung offers professional and personal development opportunities, along with a supportive community of women who want to earn a thriving wage and overcome the systemic economic, social, and health barriers to wealth creation.

We believe in unlocking potential and possibilities in our staff and Members. In 2024, Rung will focus on career pathways in the technology and advanced manufacturing industries. Rung for Women partners with employers and training providers who offer a fast track to a new career through short-term industry-specific training, on-the-job training, and/or apprenticeships. Our Members gain access to a community of like-minded women, health and wellness amenities, and childcare to support them in achieving their goals.

Since our launch in March of 2021, more than 500 women have begun a journey with Rung. Many of them have completed coaching, and career training, and have achieved better employment opportunities and increased their income.

Rung for Women’s model provides a focus on industries with the most high-impact career and income opportunities for women. If you would like to be a part of an organization that is disrupting the status quo in women’s personal and professional lives, Rung for Women is the place for you!

Our Mission:
Inspiring all women to climb the economic opportunity ladder.

Our Values:

• Innovate

• Collaborate

• Invite Joy

• Promote Self-determination

• Uphold Equity

Our staff are:

• Passionate about Rung’s vision & mission

• Collaborators

• Effective communicators

• Self-directed

• Value-adders

• Have a growth mindset and high EQ

Position summary

As our Chief People Officer, you are not just leading HR — you are the architect of our organization’s people experience. Equal parts strategist, culture catalyst, and Organizational Effectiveness Champion, you will own the full spectrum of Human Resources while championing a workplace where people thrive, perform, and grow.

You’ll shape and execute a people strategy that aligns with our business goals, while also fostering a culture of belonging, high performance, and joyful collaboration. From talent acquisition and development to performance systems, DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging), organizational design, and employee engagement — you’re accountable for ensuring every touchpoint with our team reflects our values and drives results.

This role is equal parts strategic HR leader,culture builder, and organizational effectiveness champion. You’ll oversee all people functions while also serving as the EOS Champion, partnering with the CEO (Visionary & Integrator) to translate bold ideas into strong execution, alignment, and accountability.

With a focus on team effectiveness, you will design and optimize how we work together, ensuring that our leaders are empowered, our teams are aligned, and our people have the clarity, support, and tools they need to do their best work.

Key Outcomes:

• A strategic, scalable people infrastructure that fuels organizational growth

• A high-performance, values-aligned culture that attracts and retains top talent

• Engaged, enabled teams with clear direction, feedback, and development

• A workplace experience that people genuinely love — joyful, inclusive, and effective

You’re successful in this role if you

• Combine head and heart — balancing business rigor with human insight

• Inspire trust and action at all levels, from the boardroom to the breakroom

• Thrive in fast-paced environments and bring calm, clarity, and confidence to complexity

• See culture not as a “perk,” but as a strategic lever for competitive advantage

• Lead with empathy and accountability, turning feedback into growth and vision into momentum

This is more than Human Resources. This is about unlocking the full potential of our people — and in doing so, our business.

Key Responsibilities

Driving People Strategy

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