Chief Human Resources Officer; CHRO

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Design and execute an HR strategy aligned with rapid growth and long-term business goals.

• Advise executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies.

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment on all people initiatives.

• Oversee benefits administration, including experience managing self-funded plans and understanding TPA models at scale.

• Lead payroll operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution across multiple states or countries.

• Maintain up-to-date compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ACA, ERISA, OSHA).

• Develop and manage compensation structures, including establishing compensation bands, title alignment, and supporting workforce development initiatives.

• Manage relationships with external partners such as brokers, payroll providers, and compliance platforms.

• Drive high-impact talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention programs.

• Develop and implement robust performance management systems to support a high-performance culture.

• Launch learning and development initiatives to support both individual and organizational growth.

• Build and scale HR infrastructure, policies, and systems to support a distributed, fast-growing workforce.

• Lead change management efforts during expansion, M&A, or organizational restructuring.

• Implement and optimize HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS) for scalability and data-driven decision-making.

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with the last 5 years at the executive or VP level.

• Proven success scaling HR operations in hypergrowth environments, ideally from 200 to 500+ employees.

• Deep expertise in benefits (specifically self-funded plans and TPA models), payroll, and compliance across multi-state or global operations.

• Strong understanding of compensation design, including compensation bands, title architecture, and workforce planning.

• Industry experience in the SaaS industry is required.

• Strong command of employment law and HR compliance.

• Exceptional leadership, influence, and communication skills across all levels.

• Experience implementing and optimizing HR technology systems.

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification.

• Experience managing remote or hybrid work forces.

• Exposure to M&A or IPO readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

This is more than just an HR leadership role; it’s a chance to directly shape the culture and operational foundation of a dynamic, high-growth organization. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, driving innovation, and creating an exceptional employee experience, we'd love to connect.