Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

American College of Healthcare Executives; Hastings (NE); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Lanning Healthcare in Nebraska is seeking a visionary Chief Human Resources Officer to join the executive team. The CHRO leads strategic human capital management, culture, and workforce engagement across the system, balancing patient care excellence with employee well-being.

Reporting to the President/CEO, the role drives succession planning, competitive compensation programs, and innovative talent initiatives to recruit and retain top talent within a mission-driven healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in relevant field.
• Doctoral degree preferred.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification required or to be obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the CEO and executive team to fulfill MLH's mission, vision, and values.
• Provides transformational guidance on employee engagement and human capital management.
• Leads succession planning to ensure a competent workforce and career development.
• Develops and provides contemporary, competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Doctoral Degree preferred

SPHR/SHRM-SCP Certification

Job description

Mary Lanning Healthcare (MLH), an Award-Winning Independent Community Health System, is seeking an innovative Chief Human Resources Officer to join a Visionary Executive Team.

MLH is a Joint Commission Accredited, regional health system in Central Nebraska offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and clinic services. In addition to earning numerous quality awards, MLH has been recognized by Gallup for the past 10 years as one of the world’s most engaged workplaces with only 40 employers worldwide receiving this elite honor.

About the Role:

Reports To: MLH President/Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is responsible for the strategic oversight of human capital management and employee engagement initiatives.

Key Priorities for this Innovative Senior Executive Position:

• Partners with the CEO and executive team in ensuring the fulfillment of MLH ‘s mission, vision, and values through planning, goal setting, education, and performance development.


• Provides transformational vision and guidance to management on employee and patient engagement, human capital management, as well as innovative initiatives to recruit and retain top talent.


• Leads the implementation of the succession plan to ensure a highly competent workforce and provide opportunities for career development and advancement.


• Ensures the development and provision of contemporary, competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain a best-in-class workforce.
  

• Master’s Degree in Related Field Required. Doctoral Degree Preferred.


• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive Healthcare Human Resources Leadership experience required.


• SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resources Management-Senior Certified Professional) Certification required or to be obtained within one year of employment.