• Design and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with Cadre’s mission, values, and long-term growth objectives • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on organizational design, leadership development, workforce planning, and change management • Translate business strategy into scalable people systems that support multi-market growth • Champion and protect Cadre’s people-first, high-touch culture rooted in compassion, accountability, and excellence • Drive leadership behaviors that reflect Cadre’s values at every level of the organization • Build an employee experience that fosters engagement, belonging, development, and retention • Oversee talent acquisition strategies that attract mission-aligned, high-performing clinical and non-clinical talent • Design leadership development pathways for frontline leaders, directors, and executive talent • Implement succession planning and internal mobility strategies to support long-term organizational stability • Build and evolve performance management systems that are clear, fair, and development-oriented • Ensure leaders are equipped to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable with clarity and care • Align performance, growth, and recognition to business outcomes and cultural expectations • Design and oversee competitive, compliant compensation and benefits programs aligned with market benchmarks and organizational strategy • Partner with Finance to ensure fiscal responsibility, scalability, and transparency in people investments • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards • Proactively manage risk related to employment practices, employee relations, and workforce policies • Maintain policies and practices that reflect both regulatory requirements and Cadre’s values • Lead organizational design initiatives that improve clarity, efficiency, and accountability • Support integration efforts during acquisitions or market expansions, ensuring cultural alignment and smooth transitions • Partner with leaders to assess structure, roles, and workflows as the organization evolves • Leverage people data and analytics to inform decision-making, workforce planning, and leadership strategies • Track and report on key metrics including engagement, retention, performance trends, and talent pipelines