Chief People Officer

Description

Chief People Officer (CPO) Brown Edwards

Brown Edwards is seeking a dynamic Chief People Officer to shape the future of talent, culture, and leadership across a growing public accounting and advisory firm. This is a pivotal executive role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution.

The Opportunity

The Chief People Officer is a key executive leader responsible for firm‑wide people strategy and disciplined HR execution. As CPO, you will ensure the firm has the talent, leadership capacity, performance culture, and HR infrastructure to deliver the firm’s annual vision and strategic plan. You’ll lead HR operations, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, total rewards, and compliance.

What You’ll Lead

• Strategic leadership & people planning
• HR operations & team leadership
• Talent acquisition & workforce planning
• Performance management & leadership development
• Employee relations & employment risk
• Total rewards strategy
• M&A integration

What You Bring

• 10+ years HR leadership (professional services preferred)
• Strong judgment and execution capability
• Experience across performance, compensation, compliance, and HR systems
• Ability to influence leaders and build trust

What This Role Is Not

• Not conceptual HR without execution
• Not theory over results
• Not avoidance of ER or employment risk decisions

Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.