Chief People Officer - Renewables

Tapio; United States; Remote; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company seeks a Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead the design and implementation of a forward-looking talent strategy. The CPO will drive workforce planning and leadership development while ensuring cultural cohesion and strategic alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in building people functions and strategy.
• Expertise in HR practices that drive efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of organizational design and people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a company-wide talent strategy across functions.
• Partner with executives on embedding people strategy into business planning.
• Establish data-driven HR practices for hiring and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

HR Operations

Talent Development

Cultural Alignment

Job description

Job Titles: Chief People Officer (CPO) | Head of People & Talent Strategy

Compensation: Base + Bonus + Equity

Location: Remote

The Company

Our client is a high-growth Independent Power Producer specializing in utility-scale solar and storage projects across North America. With strong financial backing and a mission-driven team, the company is building a next-generation energy platform that combines technical innovation, disciplined execution, and long-term asset ownership. As the organization scales, it is investing heavily in its people strategy to ensure talent remains a key competitive advantage.

The Role

The Chief People Officer (CPO) will lead the design and execution of a forward-looking talent strategy aligned with business growth and operational excellence. Reporting to the CEO and partnering closely with functional leaders, this executive will ensure that workforce planning, leadership development, and cultural alignment are fully integrated into the company's long-term strategy. The ideal candidate brings experience building people functions from the ground up and aligning talent initiatives directly with core business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a company-wide talent strategy that supports scalable, high-performing teams across technical and commercial functions
• Partner with the executive team to embed people strategy into business planning, organizational design, and decision-making
• Build out workforce planning and succession models that align with near- and long-term growth goals
• Establish data-driven HR practices that inform hiring, retention, and performance management
• Oversee the development of leadership pipelines and employee development programs to build internal capabilities
• Create a cohesive, inclusive culture that reflects the company’s values and enhances employee engagement
• Lead HR operations, including recruiting, total rewards, compliance, and systems, with a focus on efficiency and strategic impact
• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and Board on org strategy, culture, and human capital risk

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources, Strategy/Planning, and Training

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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