Chief People Officer

Job Title : Chief People Officer

Location : On-site at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill, Armada, MI

Reports To : President & COO

Company Overview

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill (BOCM) is a family-owned, Michigan-based business that blends tradition, innovation, and hospitality to create memorable experiences across our farms, retail stores, restaurants, and beverage operations.

For more than 75 years, we've grown through a "people-first, process-driven" approach — but our continued success depends on building stronger leaders, deeper bench strength, and a workplace culture rooted in ownership, teamwork, and pride.

We're looking for a Chief People Officer to help lead that next chapter — someone who can transform HR into a strategic growth engine while protecting the strong operational foundation we've built.

Position Summary

The Chief People Officer (CPO) will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that drives business performance through leadership development, culture transformation, and workforce excellence.

This position will build upon the strong administrative and compliance foundation currently in place while elevating our focus on culture, leadership capability, accountability, and long-term organizational health.

This is not a traditional HR role. The Chief People Officer at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill will be the catalyst for transforming good managers into great leaders and great employees into proud ambassadors. The right person will bring both head and heart — combining strategic thinking with real-world execution — to make Blake's one of the best places to work in Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Partner with the President & COO to define a people strategy that supports BOCM's mission, vision, and 5-year growth plan.
• Champion a "Can-Do and Accountability"culture that reinforces personal ownership, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Develop culture-building initiatives that increase engagement and make BOCM a destination employer in Michigan.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all people-related matters, from structure and compensation to succession and culture alignment.

Leadership & Organizational Development

Talent Acquisition & Retention

HR Operations & Compliance

Qualifications

Blakes Orchard and Cider Mill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.