Chief Human Resources Officer
Responsibilities
- Shape and lead the overall human resources strategy to support organizational goals, workforce stability, and high-quality employee performance.
- Oversee core HR functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits, leave administration, and workers’ compensation programs.
- Partner with executive leadership to align staffing plans, succession efforts, and talent initiatives with operational and mission-driven priorities.
- Direct HR operations across a large, multi-location employee base while ensuring consistent policy application and service delivery.
- Maintain compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal standards through proactive oversight and process management.
- Provide senior-level guidance on complex employee matters, organizational change, and risk-sensitive personnel decisions.
- Evaluate and strengthen recruiting strategies to attract talent with relevant experience in a competitive hiring environment.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and employee development through effective leadership and coaching of the HR function.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including service at the Director level or above.
- Background leading human resources within a complex organization spanning multiple sites and roughly 1,000 or more employees.
- Strong expertise in workers’ compensation, leave management, and strategic recruiting initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Ability to operate as both a strategic executive and a hands-on leader in a fast-paced setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HR compliance, policy administration, and employee relations best practices.
- Experience guiding broad HR functions in an in-office environment with close partnership across leadership teams.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and execution.
- People management and leadership.
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge.
- Talent acquisition and development.
- Employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Recruitment and sourcing strategies.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits.
- Free online training.
- Company 401(k) plan.
Pay
N/A
Schedule
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About the Role
The newly established Chief Human Resources Officer role will guide both long-term workforce planning and day-to-day HR operations for a large, multi-site employee population. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, operational depth, and a practical leadership style that supports compliance, employee well-being, and organizational effectiveness.