Chief Human Resources Officer

Embedded Shishya; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITE is partnering with a rapidly growing organisation to appoint an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This executive leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the company's global people strategy, driving organisational growth, and fostering a high-performance culture.

The ideal candidate is a strategic HR leader with extensive executive experience, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven ability to lead organisations through growth and transformation, while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in core Human Resources (HR) functions, including strategic HR leadership and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of HR Policies, compliance, and governance frameworks relevant to global or multi-jurisdictional organizations.
• Proven experience in Employee Relations, conflict resolution, and fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace culture.
• Ability to design and manage Talent Management programs, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Track record in Performance Management, including goal-setting frameworks, feedback processes, and performance review systems.
• Extensive experience in senior HR or people leadership roles, ideally in technology, digital, or professional services environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities, including use of HR data and metrics to guide strategy and improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is an advantage.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

HR operations

Governance & compliance

Employee relations

Talent management

Performance management

Remote collaboration

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Organizational Psychology

Advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

Job description

UNITE is partnering with a rapidly growing organisation to appoint an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This executive leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the company's global people strategy, driving organisational growth, and fostering a high-performance culture.

The ideal candidate is a strategic HR leader with extensive executive experience, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven ability to lead organisations through periods of growth and transformation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in core Human Resources (HR) functions, including strategic HR leadership and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of HR Policies, compliance, and governance frameworks relevant to global or multi-jurisdictional organizations.
• Proven experience in Employee Relations, conflict resolution, and fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace culture.
• Ability to design and manage Talent Management programs, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Track record in Performance Management, including goal-setting frameworks, feedback processes, and performance review systems.
• Extensive experience in senior HR or people leadership roles, ideally in technology, digital, or professional services environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities, including use of HR data and metrics to guide strategy and improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is an advantage.