Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer

Role Overview

• Develop and execute the regional HR strategy in alignment with CMA CGM’s global HR vision and North American business goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and executive leadership team on all people-related matters.
• Act as the primary liaison between regional HR operations and the Group HR function to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Lead and develop a high-performing regional HR team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders and functional heads to support organizational effectiveness.
• Lead workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent across North America.
• Oversee leadership development, succession planning, and employee training programs to build organizational capability.
• Ensure efficient and compliant HR administration including employee records, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Oversee HRIS systems and data integrity, driving digital transformation and process optimization.
• Manage labor relations, including union negotiations and compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws.
• Foster a positive employee relations environment through proactive communication and conflict resolution.
• Design and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs aligned with market benchmarks and internal equity.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and benefits administration across all entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Must possess thorough knowledge and demonstrated expertise in large complex organizations in a progressive human resources environment.
• 15+ years in progressively responsible human resources leadership positions.
• 5+ years in HR leadership roles, with demonstrated success leading teams while serving as a primary business facing HR partner to line leadership.
• Proven track record managing HR functions across multiple legal entities and geographies.
• Experience in unionized environments, labor relations, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
• Demonstrated success in leading organizational transformation, talent strategy, and cultural initiatives.
• A solid strategic thinker, with strong operations focus, sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Well organized, self-directed individual with a continuous improvement and naturally collaborative spirit.
• Excellent work organization skills, ability to operate and influence across multiple sites, set priorities, and manage multiple demands.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organization with experience of working directly with senior executives marked by high degree of intellect and confidence.
• Must have high level interpersonal and leadership skills in building relationships to engage and support operating management, to collaborate with colleagues internally and externally and to provide effective leadership of the team.
• Unwavering integrity and committed to the values of CMA CGM.

Benefits

• performance-based bonuses
• comprehensive benefits including health insurance
• retirement plans
• tuition repayment
• paid time off
• professional development opportunities