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Chief People Officer (CPO)

Company: Luke’s Lobster – National Restaurant Group and Seafood Processing Plant

Location: Portland, Maine

We are a leading national restaurant group with 22 locations and a processing plant in Saco, Maine dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality and high-quality seafood products to our guests. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and hospitality, we have established a reputation for excellence in the food industry. Our success is driven by our passionate and dedicated team members, and we are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead our People + Culture team and help shape the future of our organization.

Position Overview:

As the Chief People Officer, you will play a pivotal role on our leadership team, contributing your expertise to guide our company's growth and success. You will lead the People + Culture team and oversee all HR functions, ensuring that our organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent. You will have the opportunity to shape our workplace culture, promote diversity and inclusion, and foster a positive work environment where employees thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

·Leadership Team: Act as a key voice on the leadership team, providing strategic HR insights and recommendations to drive business objectives and growth.

·People + Culture Management: Lead, develop, and inspire the People + Culture team to create and implement HR strategies that align with the company's mission and values.

·HR Strategy: Develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational goals, including talent acquisition, talent management, employee development, and performance management.

·Culture and Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive company culture, ensuring that employees are engaged, motivated, and aligned with the company's values.

·Diversity and Inclusion: Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

·Talent Acquisition: Oversee recruitment efforts to attract top talent, including executives, managers, and teammates, ensuring that our workforce is diverse and skilled.

·Performance Management: Implement effective performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and development plans.

·Employee Development: Create and support initiatives for employee growth and development, including training, compensation programs, and succession planning.

·HR Compliance: Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations, and manage employee relations issues effectively.

Qualifications:

·Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

·A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR role.

·Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.

·Demonstrated prioritization of business goals and profit targets and how people drive them.

·Excellent knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.

·Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

·Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change and foster employee engagement.

·Experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

·Competitive pay

·Annual bonus program

·Paid vacation and sick days

·Medical, dental, and vision insurance on a national PPO network with company premium contributions

·Low-asset fee 401k retirement plan with company match

·Cell phone stipend program

·Paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks

The Luke's Lobster Story:

Luke’s Lobster was born out of the dream of Maine native and third-generation lobsterman Luke Holden to bring the quality lobster rolls of his youth to the big city. After meeting business partner Ben Conniff on Craigslist, the two twenty-somethings opened their first lobster shack in a 250 square foot space in NYC’s East Village in October 2009. A decade later, Luke’s Lobster brings traceable, sustainable seafood to guests across the globe. We work directly with fishermen to hand pick the best seafood, bring it straight to our own seafood company in Saco, ME and then ship directly to our shacks, grocery partners, and consumers. Cutting out the middleman means better tasting seafood for you to enjoy and a fairer price for our fishermen. Our mission is to help you Know Your Seafood; we serve the best tasting seafood because we know how to care for it the Maine Way, from the dock to our guests. We know our fishermen, we know where and how they fish, and we work together to protect our oceans for tomorrow.

At Luke’s, our company culture comes first. We are proud and passionate about the work environment we have fostered and are excited to see it continue to grow. We value diversity, creativity, transparency, and open communication from all levels. In 2018, we furthered our commitment to sustainability and socially conscious business practices by becoming a certified B Corporation®, reflecting Luke’s Lobster’s deep devotion to our communities, family of teammates, and the environment. Please visit www.lukeslobster.com for more information.