Chief People Officer

Be Kapwa; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Be Kapwa is seeking a Chief People Officer to shape and lead our people strategy for a distributed, global workforce. This full-time, remote role focuses on talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives across time zones.

You will partner with the executive team to design inclusive HR policies, optimize processes, and ensure alignment between culture and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Strategic people planning and long-term workforce development.
• Experience designing and maintaining inclusive HR policies.
• Proven track record in performance management and development planning.
• Experience leading engagement programs in remote/hybrid settings.
• Senior HR leadership experience in fast-growing or distributed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive team on organizational design and people strategy.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Develop inclusive HR policies aligned with culture and business objectives.
• Analyze people data to inform decisions and optimize processes.
• Collaborate with leaders across time zones to embed Be Kapwa’s principles in the employee experience.

Skills

Succession planning

Employee relations

HR policies

Performance management

Employee engagement

remote leadership

HRIS & analytics

Diversity, equity & belonging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Company Description Be Kapwa is a boutique talent engine serving organizations from startups to large enterprises, specializing in building global Executive Assistant ecosystems powered by high-caliber human talent. The company designs bespoke partnerships that act as a true extension of the executive office, removing operational noise so leaders can focus on high-level strategy. Executive Partners manage complex workflows, including strategic calendar and inbox management, travel and expense routing, data compilation, social media support, and end-to-end meeting preparation. Rooted in the Filipino principle of Kapwa—shared identity and interconnectedness—Be Kapwa emphasizes deep cultural alignment, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. This model enables leaders to reclaim significant time each week by offloading tactical responsibilities to trusted partners.

Role Description The Chief People Officer (CPO) at Be Kapwa is a full-time, remote role responsible for shaping and leading the company’s people strategy across a distributed, global workforce. The CPO will oversee the design and implementation of people programs, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include partnering with the executive team on organizational design, developing and maintaining inclusive HR policies, guiding employee relations, and ensuring alignment between company culture and business objectives. The CPO will also analyze people data to inform decision-making, optimize processes, and support leadership in cultivating a high-performance, values-driven environment. This role requires close collaboration with leaders and teams to ensure that Be Kapwa’s principles of shared identity and interconnectedness are embedded in all aspects of the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic people planning, including Succession Planning and long-term workforce development.
• Strong background in Employee Relations, with the ability to handle complex, sensitive issues in a fair, consistent, and confidential manner.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining HR Policies that support compliance, equity, and an inclusive culture.
• Proven track record in Performance Management, including goal setting, feedback frameworks, and development planning.
• Hands-on experience driving Employee Engagement programs that foster connection, motivation, and retention in remote and hybrid environments.
• Significant leadership experience in senior HR or People roles, preferably in fast-growing, distributed, or service-focused organizations.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, with strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills across time zones.
• Proficiency in using HRIS and people analytics tools to inform strategy and improve employee lifecycle processes.
• Deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, with experience embedding these principles into policies and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources