About this opportunity
Talent Harbor lists this Chief People Officer opportunity in new york city (brooklyn), New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief People Officer (CPO)
Location: Brooklyn, NY — 100% Onsite; ~1x/week local NYC-metro travel
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority: Executive
About the Opportunity
Talent Harbor has partnered with a fast-growing behavioral health and social care organization operating across multiple healthcare entities in New York.
The organization currently supports 100+ employees and 500+ contractors, with 2–3 additional entities expected to be integrated over the next 12 months.
We’re looking for a Chief People Officer to build and lead the HR function as the organization scales.
The Role
This is a true build-not-maintain leadership opportunity. You’ll own people strategy and HR infrastructure across multiple entities, lead a team of 4 HR specialists, and establish the systems and processes needed to support continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Build and standardize HR infrastructure across multiple entities
Lead and develop a team of 4 HR specialists
Drive HRIS/payroll implementation and technology improvements
Lead benefits strategy and consolidation
Strengthen recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
Ensure compliance with healthcare, employment, and NYS regulatory requirements
Partner with executive leadership on organizational development and workforce strategy
Help establish a consistent, high-accountability culture across the organization
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
VP HR, Head of HR, CPO, CHRO, or senior HR Director background
Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, home health, social services, or another highly regulated environment
Proven experience building or scaling HR infrastructure during growth
Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity organizations
Strong knowledge of healthcare HR compliance, HIPAA/PHI, and employment practices
Hands-on, autonomous leadership style with strong execution skills
Comfortable working 100% onsite in Brooklyn with local travel
Preferred: HRIS/payroll implementations, benefits consolidation, NYS healthcare compliance, M&A/integration experience, or EOS experience.
Compensation & Benefits
$190K–$240K base salary
Target total cash compensation around $250K+ , including milestone-based incentives
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Unlimited executive PTO
Flexible holiday trade
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to build the people function from the ground up and have a direct impact on the next stage of growth for a rapidly expanding behavioral health organization.
If you’re an HR leader who enjoys building structure, scaling teams, and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply directly today or connect with Javier at Talent Harbor for a confidential conversation.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.