Chief Human Resources Officer

Job description:

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a critical executive leadership role responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the healthcare system. This role demands a seasoned, proven leader with 10 years of experience exclusively in a leadership capacity who can navigate the complex regulatory and operational landscape of a large healthcare organization with multiple unions. The CHRO will provide strategic leadership to all HR functions, with a non-negotiable emphasis on cultivating effective labor relations, negotiating multiple union contracts concurrently, and driving innovative, compliant HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

Labor & Employee Relations (Core Requirement)

• Lead and execute all collective bargaining negotiations with multiple, diverse unions, developing comprehensive strategies that ensure operational flexibility and fiscal soundness.
• Required Experience: Successfully managing and maintaining productive relationships across multiple bargaining units within a large, complex organization.
• Direct the management and resolution of complex labor disputes, grievances, and arbitration proceedings.

2. Strategic HR Innovation and Compliance

• Lead the innovation and modernization of HR policies and procedures to drive efficiency, enhance employee experience, and support organizational goals.
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are rigorously up-to-date and compliant with all federal, state, and local HR and employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, wage and hour laws).
• Oversee compliance with all healthcare-specific regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA).

3. Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team (minimum team size of 10 professionals), including functional leaders in Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Relations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive team on all organizational, cultural, and talent matters.

4. Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Develop and oversee strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition programs tailored to the acute needs of clinical and non-clinical healthcare roles.
• Champion organizational design and development initiatives to promote a culture of accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA, MHR) is highly preferred.
• Certification (Required): Current certification as either Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience, where the entire 10 years must be in an HR leadership role (e.g., Director, VP, or higher), preferably within a large, complex healthcare system.
• Preference: Direct experience within a Hospital System is highly preferred, but candidates from large, multi-faceted healthcare organizations will be considered.
• Labor Relations: Non-negotiable, documented experience leading contract negotiations and managing ongoing relationships with multiple unions concurrently.
• Team Leadership: Proven experience managing and developing an HR team of 10 or more professionals at various functional levels.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills in a high-stakes unionized setting.
• Deep knowledge of organizational development, change management, and contemporary HR best practices.
• Ability to demonstrate and articulate the ROI of HR initiatives and policies to the Executive team and Board.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and the mission of providing excellent patient care.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Leadership in Human Resources: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• SHRM/PHR Certification? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person