Chief People & Culture Officer — Mission-Driven Leader

Christ Community Health Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Community Health Services in Memphis, TN seeks a Chief People Officer to align our people with the mission of serving the underserved. This strategic, culture-focused role goes beyond traditional HR, bridging Clinical Operations and Support Services to ensure every employee feels valued and empowered.

The CPO will drive authenticity, psychological safety, and ethical leadership, while leading compensation revamps and workforce development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
• Healthcare experience highly preferred and a servant-leader mindset.
• Ability to lead in high-friction environments and rehabilitate organizational culture.

Responsibilities

• Cultural stewardship and mission integration across the organization.
• Executive accountability, mentoring, and talent development.
• HR excellence, confidentiality, and governance across clinics.

Skills

HR Leadership

Executive Coaching

Courageous Communication

Systems Thinking

Empathy & Discernment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/related field

Master's degree or SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred

Job description

Christ Community Health Services in Memphis, TN seeks a Chief People Officer to align our people with the mission of serving the underserved. This strategic, culture-focused role goes beyond traditional HR, bridging Clinical Operations and Support Services to ensure every employee feels valued and empowered.

The CPO will drive authenticity, psychological safety, and ethical leadership, while leading compensation revamps and workforce development.