Chief Human Resources Officer

firstPRO, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Philadelphia seeks a Chief Human Resources Officer to lead HR operations, manage labor relations, and develop people strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, with a strong preference for a master's or JD and over 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience. Strong analytical skills and experience in union negotiations are essential. The position offers a salary range of $170,000–$200,000 with additional executive incentives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally at VP level in healthcare.
• Demonstrated union leadership experience including collective bargaining.
• Experience with HR functions: benefits, payroll, recruitment, compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive HR leadership and develop HR strategies aligned with goals.
• Manage labor relations, including CBA negotiations and grievance resolutions.
• Oversee benefits, payroll processing, employee relations, and recruitment.

Skills

Union negotiation

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Master’s degree or JD

Tools

HRIS platforms

UKG

Paylocity

Job description

Chief Human Resources Officer, Philadelphia, PA (Onsite), $170,000–$200,000 + Executive Incentive Bonus

This executive leadership opportunity offers the chance to shape people strategy and workforce initiatives while supporting a growing, community-focused healthcare provider with multiple health center locations.

Chief Human Resources Officer – Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all human resources operations including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, payroll, and workforce planning.
• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and mission.
• Manage labor relations with the organization’s unionized workforce, including collective bargaining agreement negotiations and grievance resolution.
• Oversee HR operations including benefits administration, payroll processing, employee relations, workers’ compensation, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Develop and implement competitive compensation structures, benefits programs, and employee incentive initiatives.
• Analyze workforce data and key performance indicators to evaluate organizational performance, labor costs, and market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead investigations and documentation for employee-related matters including union grievances, EEOC claims, and compliance concerns.
• Oversee employee credentialing processes and manage provider contract administration.
• Chair internal culture and credentialing initiatives and represent HR on organizational committees supporting safety, quality improvement, and governance.
• Provide leadership and development for the HR team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Prepare workforce reports and HR updates for executive leadership and the Board.

Chief Human Resources Officer – Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or JD strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably at the VP level or above within a healthcare organization.
• Demonstrated union leadership experience including collective bargaining negotiations and grievance management.
• Experience managing full-spectrum HR functions including benefits, payroll, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms; knowledge of UKG or Paylocity preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating workforce data, salary surveys, and labor cost metrics.