FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. (FirstHealth) in Pinehurst, North Carolina, is seeking a progressive, relational and accomplished human resources leader to serve as its next Chief People Officer (CPO). The CPO role at FirstHealth is a tremendous opportunity for a human resources leader to help take an AA-rated health system to the next level and meet the needs of this exceptional independent health system. FirstHealth has been named a Best Place to Work and is recognized for its welcoming culture and unwavering commitment to providing safe and high-quality care to its communities. Furthermore, the new CPO will experience a unique quality of life in the incredible Pinehurst community!
FirstHealth is an independent health system that features more than 6,400 employees and four hospitals serving 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas region. FirstHealth provides crucial access to its service area across an array of service lines and care settings as a nimble, independent, not-for-profit health system with over $1 billion in annual net revenue. Reporting directly to FirstHealth's CEO, Mickey Foster, the CPO will serve as a vital partner to an exceptionally engaged executive team and a CEO renowned for his "lead from the front" philosophy. As a highly visible CEO, Mickey is a leader who trades the suit for scrubs to shadow staff, hosts monthly lunches to hear directly from team members, and views the CPO as a key strategist in maintaining FirstHealth’s high-performing culture. He pens Mickey's Message, a weekly publication for FirstHealth updates and news. This role offers the unique platform to build upon an already strong HR foundation and partner with a CEO and leadership team focused on ensuring that FirstHealth remains the premier employer of choice in the region.
The Chief People Officer (CPO) role at FirstHealth of the Carolinas represents a rare opportunity to lead at a system that consistently defines excellence. The new CPO will have the chance to steward an organization that has earned national recognition as a "Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare" by Becker’s. FirstHealth has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top 10 best places to work in North Carolina and as a top 50 large employers nationally. The ideal candidate will be a HR visionary with a profound passion for community healthcare and a sophisticated approach to Total Rewards and Leadership Development. The CPO will have the resources to innovate within the "FirstFutures" program and "FirstU" corporate university, further expanding internal career pipelines and specialized academies. The CPO will oversee the design and execution of market-leading total rewards, systems, and talent strategies that prioritize the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of each employee.
This is more than a job; it is a calling for a leader who believes that exceptional patient care begins with an exceptionally cared-for workforce. At FirstHealth, you will find an organization that is financially robust, community-focused, and relentlessly committed to excellence. If you are a transformational HR leader ready to make a lasting impact in a community that will embrace you as much as you embrace it, we invite you to explore this pivotal role in our journey toward continued excellence. We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated success leading high performing HR teams in similarly complex organizations, with a preference for a keen understanding of, and experience in the healthcare industry.
Interested parties should direct resumes, nominations, and inquiries to Daniel Young through the office of Trey Wilson via email: [email protected] or apply for this position using the buttons below.