East 57th Street Partners Looking for Chief Human Resources Officer at New York City Metropolitan Area Full Time

Job Title: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Company Overview:

Our client is a forward-thinking, private equity-backed company with a revenue projection of $200 million for 2023, focused on growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions as well as organic development. They are in search of an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) who will be instrumental in cultivating a high-performance culture and aligning the workforce with the company’s strategic objectives.

Position Summary:

The CHRO will serve as a key member of the executive team, bringing expertise in human resources strategy and a proven track record of success in high-growth environments. The individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resource management and industrial relations policies, practices, and operations for the organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a capacity to act as a transformational leader, not just aligning the HR strategy with the business, but also pioneering innovative HR solutions that support the company’s aggressive growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the company, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation.
• Provide strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team, shareholders, and the board of directors.
• Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company’s mission and strategic vision.
• Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.
• Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit or specialty group regarding key organizational and management issues.
• Work with the company’s executive management to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.
• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation, and benefits globally.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field preferred; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least five years of executive HR experience and at least five years of international HR experience.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant on the executive management team that provides company leadership and direction.
• Substantial experience managing a complex human resource strategy to support the unique needs of diverse business units with various regulatory requirements.
• Excellent ability to address and analyze problems and devise actionable plans.
• Strong project and people management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience driving HR processes, culture development, and talent management in complex and dynamic environments.