Chief Human Resources Officer

Rhema Executives; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive incentives

Retention programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rhema Executives seeks a Chief Human Resources Officer to lead enterprise-wide people strategy, workforce planning, labor relations, and organizational development in a manufacturing environment. The CHRO will partner with the CEO and executive team to align HR practices with business goals and growth initiatives.

The role emphasizes building a high-performance culture, expanding leadership pipelines, and ensuring operational excellence across unionized and non-unionized work forces; hybrid

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior HR leadership in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Expertise in labor relations, multi-site workforce management, executive-level HR strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Proven ability to implement enterprise HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, rewards, and employee engagement.
• Oversee labor relations, compliance, and union negotiations.
• Develop leadership development, succession planning, and capability-building.
• Drive change management to support scalability and efficiency.
• Partner with operations, finance, and executives to align HC strategies.
• Establish HR policies, governance, and inclusive culture.
• Monitor HR metrics and trends to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Labor relations

Executive leadership

Strategic HR

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

Chicago, United States | Posted on 01/09/2026

We are seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer to provide enterprise-wide leadership over people

strategy, workforce planning, labor relations, and organizational development in a manufacturing environment. This executive role is critical to building a high-performance culture, strengthening leadership pipelines, and ensuring operational excellence across unionized and non-unionized work forces. The CHRO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, aligning HR practices with business goals, productivity targets, and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of talent acquisition, workforce planning, total rewards, and employee engagement programs.
  
• Oversee labor relations, compliance, and union negotiations to maintain operational stability and workforce alignment.
  
• Develop and execute leadership development, succession planning, and organizational capability-building initiatives.
  
• Drive change management and transformation initiatives to support scalability and operational efficiency.
  
• Partner with operations, finance, and executive leadership to ensure human capital strategies support business objectives.
  
• Establish HR policies, governance frameworks, and best practices that foster a high-performance and inclusive culture.
  
• Monitor and report on HR metrics, workforce trends, and talent performance to support strategic decision-making.
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of senior HR leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments.
  
• Proven expertise in labor relations, multi-site workforce management, and executive-level human capital strategy.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  
• Master’s degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement enterprise HR strategies that align with business goals.
  
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  

Salary up to$260,000 USD, with executive incentives, long-term retention programs, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Structure

Hybrid role with regular on-site presence at corporate offices and plant locations.