Chief Human Resources Officer

Penn-Mar Human Services; Freeland (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

457 plan

Disability insurance

PTO and 12 paid holidays

Job summary

Penn-Mar Human Services is seeking a strategic Chief Human Resources Officer to lead our people strategy and HR function. Reporting to the President and CEO, the CHRO will serve as a trusted advisor to the Leadership Team and ensure our workforce, culture, systems, and practices support our mission and long-term success.

The role requires 10+ years in HR, including 5+ in a senior supervisory role, with SPHR or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, organizational development, or related field.
• 10+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR supervisory role.
• Current HR certification; SPHR or equivalent preferred.
• Experience leading diverse teams and developing HR strategy, policies, programs, and systems.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compliance practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to belonging, inclusion, and person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategic objectives.
• Advise CEO and Leadership Team on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead HR team overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, learning and development, compensation, benefits, HR tech, recognition, and analytics.
• Develop and implement agency policies, recruitment/retention strategies, and employee relations processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and oversee related EEOC and DOL matters.
• Oversee compensation/benefits programs and manage broker/third-party relationships.
• Oversee HR technology, processes, systems improvement, HR analytics, and KPIs.
• Develop and manage HR budget and payroll compliance.
• Serve on Retirement Committee with fiduciary responsibility for 403(b) plan.
• Collaborate with Finance on insurance and risk management; contribute to senior leadership policy/strategy.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

HR policy development

Workforce planning

Stakeholder advisory

Change management

Education

Master’s degree preferred / Bachelor’s degree required

Job description

Make a Lasting Impact Through People Strategy

Penn-Mar Human Services is seeking a strategic, collaborative Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead our people strategy and Human Resources function. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the CHRO serves as a trusted advisor to the Leadership Team and ensures that our workforce, culture, systems, and practices support Penn-Mar’s mission and long-term success.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute Human Resources strategic objectives.
• Advise the President and CEO and Leadership Team on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and team member matters.
• Lead the Human Resources team and oversee talent acquisition, team member relations and engagement, learning and development, compensation, benefits, HR technology, recognition, organizational development, and workforce analytics.
• Develop and implement agency policies, procedures, recruitment and retention strategies, and effective team member relations processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements and oversee related EEOC and Department of Labor matters, claims, and complaints.
• Lead the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs and manage broker and third-party relationships.
• Oversee HR technology, HR process and systems improvement, HR business intelligence and KPI’s, and analytics to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and manage the Human Resources budget and support compliance with payroll and Department of Labor requirements.
• Serve on the Retirement Committee with fiduciary responsibility for the 403(b) plan.
• Partner with Finance in the annual review of insurance and risk management programs, including workers’ compensation.
• Contribute to organization-wide policy and strategy as a member of the senior leadership team.

What You Bring

• Master’s Degree preferred / Bachelor’s degree required in human resources, organizational development, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of Human Resources experience, including five years in a senior HR supervisory role;
• Current HR certification; SPHR or an equivalent senior-level credential is preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading diverse teams and developing HR strategy, policies, programs, and systems, including organizational design and change leadership.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to driving a culture of belonging, inclusion, and person-centeredness.
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor across the full range of Human Resources matters.
• Experience with strategic planning, multi-state operations, and board interaction is preferred.
• Human Service or healthcare industry experience is desirable but not required;
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Evening work on occasion.
• Travel: Minimal travel in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
• Work environment: Professional office setting with standard office equipment.
• Confidentiality: This role requires discretion and careful handling of confidential information.

This executive full-time opportunity includes:

Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 per year plus bonus potential

Competitive Benefits package with:

• 403b (Retirement Plan) & 457 Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 Paid Holidays

Penn-Mar Human Services is committed to equal employment opportunity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Travel Required

No .

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