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James Wright, MSHRM

Inquirer · DISC type cd
Chief Human Resources Officer at Episcopal Community Services, Philadelphia
📍 Greater Philadelphia, United States

James is a visionary Chief Human Resources Officer with over 15 years of leadership experience in mission-driven healthcare and non-profit organizations. He specializes in aligning people strategy with organizational goals and leveraging data analytics to drive cultural transformation. A colleague described him as a "team player" with "sound judgment. "

His career path demonstrates a deep commitment to social impact, having held leadership roles at organizations focused on community empowerment, behavioral health, and youth development. He actively follows thought leadership from sources like the Harvard Business Review to inform his strategic approach.

He strongly believes that to truly drive impact, modern HR must combine essential soft skills with data-driven strategic insights.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Philadelphia, United States
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Demanding
Judgemental
ROI Conscious

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

People-First Cultures
Advocates for building organizational strategy around employees, viewing HR as a strategic partner rather than just a support function.
Data-Driven HR
Emphasizes using workforce analytics to inform decision-making, optimize performance, and enhance employee engagement, moving beyond traditional HR metrics.
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Career

Work history

8-2019
Chief Human Resources Officer
Episcopal Community Services, Philadelphia
12-2017 - 4-2019
Corporate Director Of Human Resources
Malvern Treatment Centers
1-2014 - 12-2017
Human Resources Manager
Malvern Health
7-2004 - 12-2013
Director of Human Resources
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY)
4-2001 - 7-2004
Deputy Director
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY)
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Media appearances

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Education
Master of Science - MS
Temple University
Master's Certificate
Temple University
Bachelor of Science
DeVry University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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