Chief People & Culture Leader — Mission‑Driven HR

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zooSeattle (WA)

Human Resources Managers Zoos and Botanical Gardens

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About the role

Woodland Park Zoo is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead the People & Culture department and align workforce strategy with the organization's mission to save wildlife and inspire conservation. You will partner with the CEO and Board, drive labor relations, talent development, compensation, benefits, HR operations, HR technology, and leadership development initiatives, and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture across on-site staff in Washington state, ensuring both represented and

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