Director, People Strategy & Executive HR

CN; Homewood (IL); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

ESIP

Pension

RRB

Job summary

CN is seeking a senior human resources leader in Homewood, IL to bridge HR strategy with business-unit outcomes. You will partner with executives to deliver data-driven talent and workforce solutions across portfolios.

Responsibilities include leading the People Strategy Partnership, organizational design, workforce planning, and ensuring governance with risk management. This role requires 10–15+ years of senior HR experience and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

• Between 10 to 15+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including senior-level advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading organization design, workforce planning, and talent strategies within complex environments.
• Proven people leadership experience in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leaders, co-creating people's strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Lead organization design and position management activities with governance standards.
• Translate workforce analytics into actionable recommendations for talent risks and business outcomes.

Skills

HR leadership

Executive advisory

Change management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Master's in HR/Business

CPHR designation

Tools

HR analytics tools

Job description

CN is seeking a senior human resources leader in Homewood, IL to bridge HR strategy with business-unit outcomes. You will partner with executives to deliver data-driven talent and workforce solutions across portfolios.

Responsibilities include leading the People Strategy Partnership, organizational design, workforce planning, and ensuring governance with risk management. This role requires 10–15+ years of senior HR experience and a proven leadership track record.