Executive CHRO: Strategic HR Leader (Remote-Optional)

RISE Life Services, An Aid to The Developmentally; Town of Riverhead (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RISE Life Services, an Aid to The Developmentally I/DD focused nonprofit, seeks a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to join the Executive Leadership Team in Riverhead, NY. You will shape overall HR strategy, workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and training across the agency.

The CHRO reports to the CEO, supervising HR and Training, and collaborating with program leadership to ensure alignment with mission, regulatory obligations, and long-term staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including senior leadership.
• Minimum 5 years managing HR staff and/or an HR function.
• Strong knowledge of federal and New York State employment law.
• Experience advising executive leadership on complex employee relations and organizational matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal HR advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Develop and implement an agency-wide HR strategy aligned with goals.
• Oversee workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Ensure policy compliance and risk management across the organization.
• Drive recruitment, retention, and compensation strategy.
• Oversee HR operations including HRIS/payroll and reporting.
• Lead training, performance management, and employee relations initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR

Leadership

Employee relations

Performance mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Leadership

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Paycom

Job description

RISE Life Services, an Aid to The Developmentally I/DD focused nonprofit, seeks a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to join the Executive Leadership Team in Riverhead, NY. You will shape overall HR strategy, workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and training across the agency.

The CHRO reports to the CEO, supervising HR and Training, and collaborating with program leadership to ensure alignment with mission, regulatory obligations, and long-term staffing needs.