The Chief People Officer (CPO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (C-Suite), reporting directly to the President & CEO. The CPO provides strategic leadership and organizational vision for all aspects of people strategy, talent development, workforce systems, culture, and employee experience across the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.
This position is responsible for creating and sustaining an exceptional employee experience that supports recruitment, retention, development, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations. The CPO ensures that people strategy is fully aligned with the operational and business goals of every YMCA unit-including membership centers, centralized program areas, and community-based initiatives.
The CPO champions a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and respect, ensuring the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid South remains an employer of choice across West Tennessee, North Mississippi, Eastern Arkansas, and expanding markets.