Chief Human Resources Officer

Kyler Professional Search; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyler Professional Search is seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Human Resources Officer who excels in dynamic, project-based environments. This leader will drive talent strategy, foster organizational effectiveness, and build a high-performance culture globally.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of HR leadership experience, expertise in complex organizations, and a proven track record of successful partnerships with executive leadership.

A Bachelor's degree is required, with an advanced degree and relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive responsibility.
• Successful track record in complex, project-driven organizations.
• Proven success in driving organizational growth and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• Foster a high-performance culture across a global enterprise.
• Build and execute workforce strategies for diverse environments.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Workforce planning

Change management

Talent acquisition

Building high-performing teams

Strong business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification

Job description

We're seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Human Resources Officer who thrives in fast-paced, project-based organizations where workforce planning, operational excellence, and business partnership are critical to success. This executive will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, driving talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, and a high-performance culture across a dynamic and growing global enterprise.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility.
• A successful track record leading HR within complex, project-driven organizations operating across multiple locations and international markets.
• Extensive experience building and executing workforce strategies for both union and non-union environments, with expertise in project staffing, workforce mobility, and scaling teams to meet changing business demands.
• Proven success partnering with executive leadership to drive organizational growth, change management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Deep knowledge of talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, organizational development, compliance, and HR operations.
• Experience building high-performing HR teams and implementing scalable people strategies that support rapid growth and operational excellence.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate workforce initiatives into measurable business results while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an influential HR executive who enjoys partnering with operations, solving complex workforce challenges, and helping build an organization positioned for long-term growth on a global scale.