Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

DeKalb Health; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amoskeag Health in Manchester, NH seeks a CHRO to lead the HR function, report to the President & CEO, and guide strategic direction across talent, compensation, benefits, and workforce planning. This role oversees HR operations, compliance, and organizational development while shaping a culture of engagement and excellence.

The CHRO will manage an HR team, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive strategic HR initiatives including recruitment, leadership development, succession planning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in organizational development, culture transformation, employee engagement, or change management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, benefits administration, and HRIS systems.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and strategic-thinking skills.
• The ability to understand and speak Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with managers to address employee relations and workplace concerns.
• Develop succession planning and workforce development strategies with colleges/universities and other agencies.
• Oversee recruitment efforts in a competitive healthcare labor market.
• Guide leadership development and management coaching programs.
• Manage compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
• Leverage data and HR metrics to drive strategic decision-making.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Partner with executive leadership to align HR and organizational development strategies with business goals.

Skills

HR leadership

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

• Location 145 HOLLIS STREET,Manchester, NH, 03101-1235,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Make a difference every day at Amoskeag Health, where we believe strong healthcare begins with strong human connections!

Flexible Hybrid Work Option !

Who You Are:

Amoskeag Health is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to join our Senior Leadership Team at our nonprofit community health center, serving approximately 200 dedicated staff members.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CHRO serves as a trusted advisor to organizational leadership and is responsible for the strategic direction of all human resources and organizational development functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and workforce development/planning. compliance, HRIS administration, and workforce planning. The individual in this role also has hand-on responsibilities for compliance, employee relations, policy development/maintenance, compensation administration, and reporting.

Make an Impact

One of Amoskeag Health's four strategic goals is to Foster an Engaging Workplace, and the CHRO plays a critical leadership role by modeling effective leadership competencies and guiding others to achieve this goal. The CHRO helps create an environment where employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and deliver exceptional care to our community.

Lead a Strong HR Team

The CHRO leads a talented and dedicated HR team, including specialists in:

• Benefits Administration
• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
• Credentialing, HR Operations and HRIS

What You'll Do:

• Work with managers and staff to address employee relations and workplace concerns in a manner that strives to achieve staff success
• Develop succession planning and workforce development strategies to develop our talent pipeline. This includes working with colleges/universities and other agencies to grow staff.
• Oversee recruitment efforts in a competitive healthcare labor market.
• Guide leadership development and management coaching programs.
• Manage compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
• Leverage data and HR metrics to drive strategic decision-making.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Partner with executive leadership to align HR and organizational development strategies with business goals.
• Assist with looking at opportunities (in collaboration with our Grant Writer) to support various strategic HR initiatives like personnel engagement and leadership training.

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in organizational development, culture transformation, employee engagement, or change management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, benefits administration, and HRIS systems.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and strategic-thinking skills.
• The ability to understand and speak Spanish is an asset.

Why Amoskeag Health?

At Amoskeag Health, our mission-driven culture is built on respect, inclusion, collaboration, and service to our community. We recognize that strong organizations are built by engaged employees and supportive leaders.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including:

• Hybrid work opportunities with a minimum of 2-3 days per week onsite
• The possibility of a part-time schedule for the right candidate

Compensation for this role is $55-$67.50/hour (EXEMPT)

Who We Are

Amoskeag Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and nonprofit primary healthcare organization that provides high-quality, affordable care to our community and ensures everyone has access to healthcare.

We strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment for both patients and staff, where unique insights strengthen the care we provide. We value individuals who are adaptable, thoughtful, and dedicated to serving a wide range of patients with dignity and empathy. Become part of our team and make a meaningful impact in the community every day!