Chief Human Resources Officer

About The Company

HireNexus is partnering with a PE-backed organization experiencing strong growth and transformation. This is a highly visible, critical leadership role within a fast-paced, small-team environment , offering the opportunity to directly shape company strategy and culture. The organization prides itself on a collaborative, casual work culture with a strong sense of purpose and accountability.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead and evolve our HR function with a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution. This individual will drive the company’s talent strategy while managing day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings a builder’s mindset — someone who can design scalable systems and processes, while staying close to execution to ensure excellence and impact.

Core Responsibilities

HR Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-impact HR team—define structure, clarify roles, and foster professional growth.
• Provide coaching and support to ensure operational excellence and team development.
  
  

Strategic HR Partnership

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR strategy with company goals.
• Develop and execute a multi-year HR roadmap that supports business growth and transformation.
  
  

Talent Management & Development

• Design and implement scalable systems for job architecture, career progression, succession planning, performance management, and learning & development.
  
  

Recruiting & Hiring

• Oversee recruitment strategy in partnership with hiring managers and regional teams.
• Improve job profiling, candidate pipelines, and onboarding processes to ensure seamless talent acquisition.
  
  

Compensation & Workforce Planning

• Support Compensation Committee with data-driven insights on role structures, performance metrics, and workforce needs.
• Contribute to salary benchmarking, pay equity, and incentive planning.
  
  

Culture & Engagement

• Champion a strong company culture through employee engagement initiatives.
• Use surveys and eNPS data to assess engagement and guide meaningful improvements.
  
  

HR Systems & Analytics

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across HR systems (e.g., Paylocity, BOX).
• Build HR dashboards and KPIs to measure performance, trends, and key metrics.
  
  

Reporting & Insights

• Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly HR reports on metrics, initiative progress, and risk areas.
  
  

HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage HR programs including benefits, compensation, leave administration, compliance, investigations, and employee relations.
• Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations and performance concerns.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and update policies and training as needed.
  
  

Vendor & Partner Management

• Oversee external HR vendors and partners—ensuring accountability, service quality, and cost efficiency.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Stay abreast of HR best practices, legal updates, and emerging technologies.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic impact.
  
  

Success Measures (Key Outcomes)

• Build a high-performing, strategically aligned HR team.
• Implement accurate and reliable HR data systems with meaningful KPIs.
• Ensure compliant and consistent employee processes and documentation.
• Deliver excellence in benefits, payroll, employee relations, and compliance.
• Develop a scalable talent management framework to support organic growth and M&A.
• Embed company culture and values into hiring, onboarding, and performance.
• Maintain full compliance with all employment regulations and mitigate risk proactively.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence and collaborate.
• Proven experience leading teams and balancing multiple priorities.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Strategic, hands-on leader with a strong work ethic and professional maturity.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience with Paylocity HCM platform.
• Background in private equity-backed or professional services environments.
• Experience leading HR in multi-location organizations (500+ employees).
• Mergers & acquisitions and post-merger integration experience.