Chief People & Growth Architect

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 225,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Professional development sponsorship

Job summary

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee seeks a Chief People and Human Capital Officer (CPHCO) to lead enterprise workforce strategy, governance, and compensation. This executive will shape culture, compliance, and scalable HR infrastructure across hospitality, franchise, construction, and development operations.

The role requires deep expertise in Colorado employment law, multistate HR management, and high-growth leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, business administration, organizational leadership, or related field.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification required.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 5 years in executive-level HR leadership.
• Multistate workforce experience required.
• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, franchise systems, construction, or development.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR through high-growth scaling environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide workforce strategy and governance.
• Lead compensation strategy, pay equity, and executive compensation planning.
• Oversee organizational design, risk management, and compliance governance.
• Build scalable HR infrastructure for multi-entity growth and franchising.
• Design leadership development, onboarding, and succession planning.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Executive compensation

Workforce analytics

Change management

Education

Master's Degree in HR/Business/Organizational Leadership

Tools

HRIS/Payroll platforms

Job description

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee seeks a Chief People and Human Capital Officer (CPHCO) to lead enterprise workforce strategy, governance, and compensation. This executive will shape culture, compliance, and scalable HR infrastructure across hospitality, franchise, construction, and development operations.

The role requires deep expertise in Colorado employment law, multistate HR management, and high-growth leadership.