Chief People Officer - Global Botanical Garden

The Rome Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Botanical Garden seeks an accomplished Senior Vice President of Human Resources to lead all HR and safety functions across domestic and international sites. Reporting to the President, this executive aligns people strategy with mission, values, and strategic priorities.

The role oversees compensation, benefits, talent development, organizational design, recruitment, safety, and compliance, builds a people‑first culture, and partners with executives to drive workforce planning and

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of progressive HR experience in multi-site organizations.
• Executive leadership experience in nonprofit or mission‑driven institutions.
• Strong focus on employee development, culture, and inclusion.
• Experience with compensation, benefits, and safety program management.
• Facility with HR data, analytics, and technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision for the Garden’s people strategy across locations.
• Lead HR, safety, and compliance programs with a 12‑person team.
• Develop workforce planning and succession strategies aligned with mission.
• Foster an inclusive, high‑performing culture with transparent leadership.
• Partner with executives to ensure HR services enable organizational goals.

Skills

Executive HR leadership

Multi-site experience

Talent development

Organizational design

Workforce planning

Diversity & inclusion

HR analytics

HR technology

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

SHRM/SPHR certification desirable

Job description

Missouri Botanical Garden seeks an accomplished Senior Vice President of Human Resources to lead all HR and safety functions across domestic and international sites. Reporting to the President, this executive aligns people strategy with mission, values, and strategic priorities.

The role oversees compensation, benefits, talent development, organizational design, recruitment, safety, and compliance, builds a people‑first culture, and partners with executives to drive workforce planning and