Chief People Officer
Washington Health
Fremont, CA - United States
Washington Health seeks an experienced, dynamic leader to serve as its next Chief People Officer (CPO). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this leader will be an integral member of the executive leadership team for this independent, growing system with a strong market position and excellent reputation. The CPO will be a contemporary leader who will build upon the organization’s success and drive forward new programs, strategies, and initiatives to elevate human resources as Washington Health continues its transformation into a market-leading integrated delivery system.
Washington Health is the premier nonprofit healthcare system serving the residents of Fremont, Newark, Union City, and part of South Hayward and unincorporated Sunol, encompassing approximately 124 square miles of Southern Alameda County. With a strong cultural perception as a quality community health system, Washington Health’s mission is to deliver exceptional, accessible, and personalized care to enhance the health and well-being of our diverse community. Located in Fremont, California, the system has grown to include a 415 licensed-bed, acute-care hospital, outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging, and specialty facilities with nearly $700 million in net annual revenue. It is also the county’s newest designated level II trauma center, able to provide expanded and robust emergency care.
The next CPO will bring a forward-thinking approach with the ability to articulate new strategies and ideas aligned with the system’s goals and objectives while honoring the organization’s rich history. This individual will be a visible, motivating leader with demonstrated success leading high-functioning human resources. Collaboration is a strength of the organization, and this leader will have a style aligned with the hospital’s values and supportive culture. This is a meaningful opportunity to have a significant impact by modernizing human resources to prepare for future workforce needs as Washington Health continues to grow and evolve.
Washington Health is a pillar of the community, and the CPO must appreciate the facility’s importance to the health and wellness of the communities served. Washington Health is seeking a creative human resources leader who has the depth and breadth of experience to effectively develop and lead a successful human resources strategy. The new CPO must be a hands-on leader who appropriately balances strategy with operations, and has progressive leadership experience managing, building, and inspiring human resources teams.
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $350,000-$450,000 annually commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the industry. Washington Health provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes an individual’s unique experience, credentials, and education alongside a competitive benefits program and relocation assistance.
Applications, inquiries, and nominations are welcome. You may perform any of these activities by contacting Luke Morris and Molly Solomon, the WittKieffer consultants working on this search, at [email protected] or preferably through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal the buttons below.