Volunteer: Chief Human Resources Officer

Wevise; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Wevise is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to design and strengthen the people systems that empower our volunteer-driven organization. You will collaborate with the CEO and COO to foster an inclusive culture, drive recruitment and onboarding, and establish structures that help volunteers thrive as Wevise grows.

This is a ground-up role focused on creating clear, scalable people processes. If you enjoy building people-centered workflows and expanding access to meaningful

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of our people strategy to support growth.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent development for a volunteer-driven organization.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape an inclusive culture and strong people operations.

Job description

We're looking for a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to build and strengthen the people systems that support our volunteer-driven organization. You'll work closely with our CEO and COO to shape an inclusive culture, lead recruitment and onboarding, and create the structures that help volunteers thrive as Wevise grows.

This is an opportunity to build something from the ground up. If you enjoy designing people-centered processes, creating clarity where none exists, and using your HR expertise to expand access to meaningful career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Who We're Looking For

Someone with experience in HR leadership, people operations, or talent strategy who enjoys both strategy and hands-on execution. You might come from nonprofit HR, people operations, organizational development, or volunteer management. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for building inclusive, supportive environments are essential.