Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Job Description
Our client, a fast-growing technology company, is seeking to hire a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) based remotely within the continental U.S. The CHRO will report directly to the CEO and serve as a strategic architect of our HR vision, ensuring alignment between people strategies and business goals.
In this role, you will collaborate with the executive team to navigate our growth journey and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment during a period of significant growth and transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Shape and execute an HR strategy that propels our transition to a public company
- Culture & Engagement: Build a culture of integrity, inclusivity, and innovation
- IPO Readiness: Lead HR initiatives for IPO prep, including executive compensation, development of our incentive equity program, proxy report CD&A disclosure, and other regulatory compliance process
- Executive Collaboration: Advise the executive team, board, and shareholders on HR strategies
- Performance & Development: Implement performance management and leadership development programs
- Change Management: Guide the organization through growth and change, and lead integration of acquired companies
- Employee Relations: Promote open communication and collaboration in a distributed work environment, and address employee concerns
- Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure legal compliance in all countries, states and cities where employees sit, and best HR practices
- Compensation & Benefits: Design competitive compensation and benefit programs to attract and retain top talent
- Innovation & Improvement: Continuously enhance HR functions to support our growth
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience: 20+ years in HR leadership, with high-growth tech and public company experience, especially newly-public companies
- Education: Bachelor’s in HR or related field; Master’s preferred. SPHR/PHR certification is a plus
- Expertise: Deep knowledge of HR practices, including FMLA, FLSA, national and state labor laws in all countries, states, and cities where our distributed workforce sits, and tech industry nuances
- Remote Leadership: Proven success in leading global, remote teams
- Executive Presence: Experience managing high-profile executive personalities and complex stakeholder relationships
- Innovative Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to leveraging technology in HR
- Communication: Stellar interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate a clear vision and foster a collaborative culture
- Integrity: High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining integrity in all HR practices
Why Join Us?:
- Impact: Play a crucial role in our growth journey
- Culture: Join a vibrant team valuing creativity and collaboration
- Growth: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Reward: Enjoy competitive compensation, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits
- Ready to shape our future? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
