Chief Human Resources Officer

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct partnership with senior leadership

Comprehensive benefits package

Significant autonomy in decision-making

Job summary

LaSalle Network is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer to architect and modernize the people strategy for a global engineering services firm in Chicago. This executive role involves significant autonomy and a competitive compensation package aimed at transforming HR across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in the industrial sector, have a successful track record in leading HR functions, and possess strong change management skills. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of the organization during its transformation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within industrial or related operational environments.
• Demonstrated success building or transforming HR functions.
• Strong change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive people strategy.
• Build and modernize the HR function and processes.
• Lead HR technology modernization and implementation.
• Establish performance management frameworks for effectiveness.

Skills

HR strategy across multi-site organizations

Change management

Talent acquisition

Leadership development

Compensation analysis

Job description

LaSalle Network is partnering with a Chicago-based global engineering services firm undergoing a pivotal period of transformation to identify its next Chief Human Resources Officer.

This newly created executive leadership position offers a rare opportunity to architect and modernize the people strategy for a complex, multi-site business with international operations. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the CHRO will serve as a key advisor and change agent, helping shape the organization’s future through talent, culture, leadership development, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute an enterprise-wide people strategy aligned to long-term business objectives
• Build and modernize the HR function, including processes, systems, governance, and organizational structure
• Transform talent acquisition capabilities and establish a proactive workforce planning strategy
• Lead HR technology modernization efforts, including implementation and optimization of HRIS and talent platforms
• Develop scalable leadership development, succession planning, and talent management programs
• Establish performance management frameworks that drive accountability, coaching, and organizational effectiveness
• Evaluate and redesign compensation and total rewards programs to improve competitiveness and internal equity
• Standardize compliance, training, and employee programs across multiple domestic and international locations
• Partner closely with executive leadership and ownership on organizational design, change management, and long-term succession planning

Qualifications

• Significant experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, OEM, or related operational environments
• Demonstrated success building, rebuilding, or transforming HR functions and infrastructure
• Experience leading HR strategy across multi-site and global organizations
• Strong change management capabilities with the ability to influence long-tenured leadership teams and employee populations
• Deep expertise across talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation, employee relations, HR technology, compliance, and leadership development
• Experience supporting Lean manufacturing or operational excellence environments preferred
• Executive presence combined with a roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style

Benefits and Compensation

• Opportunity to build the people function rather than simply maintain it
• Direct partnership with senior leadership and ownership on strategic business initiatives
• Global scope with the ability to impact culture, talent, and organizational effectiveness across multiple regions
• Significant autonomy and decision-making authority
• Competitive executive compensation package, including base salary targeted between 230000-270000 plus incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and PTO
• Opportunity to shape the future of a well-established organization during a critical transformation period

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.