Chief Human Resources Officer

LHH; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) program

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Recruitment Solutions (LHH) in Denver, CO, is hiring a Chief Human Resources Officer for a DIRECT HIRE role. The position is 100% onsite in Denver with compensation ranging from $250,000 to $325,000 annually and a competitive benefits package.

The candidate will lead all HR operations, partner with the executive team on a 3-year HR roadmap, and drive talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience with 5+ in a senior role.
• Experience in private equity-backed environments.
• LEAN manufacturing exposure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations including Employee Relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits.
• Partner with the executive leadership team to develop a 3-year HR roadmap to align with company growth goals.
• Advise on talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Establish career pathways and succession plans.
• Develop and implement the employee training program including leadership development training.
• Review and optimize company benefits offerings.
• Address concerns and issues identified through employee engagement surveys to enhance retention.
• Implement new HR strategies to foster an inclusive and engaging workplace.
• Coach the executive leadership team to navigate future challenges.
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Compensation & benefits

Talent management

Workforce planning

Organizational design

Job description

Please note that this job is 100% onsite in Denver, CO.

Lee Hecht Harrison Recruitment Solutions (LHH) is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to fill their open Chief Human Resources Officer job in Denver, CO. To qualify, you must have least 10 years of recent, relevant experience in Human Resources with at least 5 years in a senior role.

This is a DIRECT HIRE job opportunity. You will earn between $250,000 and $325,000 annually. You will also be eligible for this company’s competitive benefits package (details below).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all HR operations including Employee Relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits, etc.
• Working with the executive leadership team to develop a 3-year HR roadmap to align with company growth goals
• Advising the executive leadership team on talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design
• Establishing career pathways and succession plans
• Developing and implemented the employee training program including leadership development training
• Reviewing and optimizing company benefits offerings
• Addressing concerns and issues identified through employee engagement surveys in order to enhance employee satisfaction and retention
• Implementing new HR strategies to foster an inclusive and engaging workplace
• Coaching the executive leadership team to navigate future challenges
• Maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of recent, relevant experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in a senior role
• Previous experience working in a private equity-backed company
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Compensation

• Annual salary between $250,000 and $325,000
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) program

Accepting applications until 9/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers