James Wright
CHRO | Strategic HR Executive | Culture Architect | Driving Talent, Transformation & Business Growth
- Role
- Chief Human Resources Officer at Episcopal Community Services, Philadelphia
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Wright
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CHRO)/ Enterprise People & Culture StrategistStrategic | Data-Driven | People-Centric | Transformational LeaderBoard‑level human capital executive with 15+ years of progressive leadership across healthcare, human services, and mission‑driven organizations. Recognized for repositioning HR from an operational function to a strategic enterprise driver of growth, culture, and organizational performance. Trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards on workforce strategy, leadership effectiveness, DEIB, and risk governance. Deep expertise in workforce analytics, organizational design, enterprise change, and people technology Value Proposition• Enterprise People Strategy & Governance - Architect and steward of multi‑year people strategies aligned to organizational mission, growth plans, and financial sustainability.• Organizational Transformation & Change Leadership - Lead complex, enterprise‑wide change initiatives that strengthen culture, leadership capability, and workforce resilience.• Workforce Analytics & Strategic Insights - Translate people data into predictive insights that inform executive and Board decision‑making.• Executive & Board Partnership - Serve as strategic advisor on succession, executive performance, compensation philosophy, and human capital risk.• Culture, DEIB & Leadership Effectiveness - Embed equity, inclusion, and accountability into leadership systems and enterprise culture.• HR Technology & Digital Enablement - Modernize HR operating models through automation, analytics, and scalable infrastructure.Awards & Recognition• Finalist, 2025 Delaware Valley HR Department of the Year• Nominee, 2026 Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year
Experience
Chief Human Resources Officer
Episcopal Community Services, Philadelphia
Aug 2019 — Present · US
Enterprise Level CHRO for a 155+ year‑old, mission‑driven social services organization. Member of the executive leadership team with enterprise accountability for workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and culture. Partner closely with the CEO on long‑term talent, leadership, and risk priorities.
Education
Temple University
Business Administration, Management and Operations
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Management; Human Resource Management
Temple University
Master's Certificate, Human Resources Management
Tulane University Law School
Master of Jurisprudence (MJ), Labor and Employment Law
Temple University
Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Management
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