Compeer Financial · 1 day ago
Chief People Officer
Sun Prairie, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expCompeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative dedicated to providing financial services to agriculture and rural communities. The Chief People Officer will lead the HR function, shaping a people strategy that supports business transformation and talent sustainability while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRentalRisk Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead Compeer's enterprise human capital function and leadership team, setting and executing a forward-looking people strategy that enables business transformation, growth, and long-term organizational sustainability across the full employee lifecycle
Serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors on enterprise workforce strategy, leadership succession, executive compensation, culture, and organizational health
Lead the strategic talent management and leadership foundation of Compeer's multi-year enterprise strategy, driving HR modernization through digitally enabled, data-informed systems, capabilities, and operating models
Oversee enterprise talent management, leadership development, total rewards (including executive and broad-based compensation), employee relations, learning and development, and HR technology and analytics
Drive enterprise performance alignment, engagement, and leadership effectiveness across a geographically distributed and mission-driven workforce
Build and lead a high-performing HR organization, fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous capability development
Align human capital investments with enterprise priorities through disciplined workforce planning, financial stewardship, and budgeting that supports productivity, efficiency, and growth
Architect and implement leadership development and succession systems to ensure depth, readiness, and continuity of leadership at all levels of the organization
Shape and steward Compeer's culture, embedding leadership expectations, behaviors, and accountability while reinforcing integrity, inclusion, empowerment, innovation, and transparency
Participate in the development of long-term strategic business plans and implementation strategies to achieve the organization's objectives
Participate in regular ELT meetings and discussions; active partnership with peers in making sound decisions based on analysis, discussion, experience and good judgment
Works closely with Board of Directors to provide expertise in talent strategy and benchmarking against peer organizations; supports the board with necessary reporting and periodic discussions of business results
Effectively addresses conflict and differences of opinion
Champions the brand and serves as a role model for the vision, mission and values of the organization
Communicates business expectations and goals to the team and is responsible for the team's results
Promotes a positive work environment that leverages the talents and abilities of team members in achieving organizational and team goals
Determines and effectively communicates performance standards and development plans and assesses performance against standards
Drives continuous process improvement and accountability within the team
Develops a network of both external and internal relationships which enhances Compeer's image as well as create avenues for learning and professional development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field required
10+ years of progressive HR leadership, ideally in complex, multi-site organizations with a significant professional workforce
Demonstrated success in strategic workforce planning, operating model transformation, and culture alignment
Expertise in talent strategy, organizational development, total rewards, HR technology, and leadership development
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to align people strategy with enterprise growth and innovation
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience engaging with boards and senior leaders
Preferred
Advanced degree or HR certification preferred
Benefits
Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
Learning and development programs
Mentorship programs
Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!
Company
Compeer Financial
Compeer Financial offers loan, rental, risk management, and other financial services to 144 counties in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300M2025-11-20Undisclosed· $300M
Leadership Team
Jase Wagner
President and CEO
Jim Roberge
Chief Diversified Markets Officer
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