Strategic HR Leader - Transformation & Culture

The Christopher Group, Agile HR Business Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christopher Group is partnering with a nationally recognized nonprofit to appoint a Head of Human Resources in Chicago, IL. This executive role advises the CEO and senior leadership, shaping enterprise people strategy and modernizing HR during a pivotal growth phase.

The Head of HR will lead a team of about eight HR professionals across Talent Management, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, and Learning & Development, serving as a strategic

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership with enterprise strategy.
• Experience leading multiple HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Management, Organizational Development, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition).
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors.
• Strong background leading organizational transformation, culture initiatives, and leadership development.
• Experience managing compensation, benefits, performance management, succession planning, and organizational design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on organizational design, culture, leadership effectiveness, succession planning, and workforce strategy.
• Lead enterprise HR strategy across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Learning & Development, HRIS, and Employee Relations.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives including succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Evaluate and modernize HR programs, policies, and processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.
• Lead compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring market competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board on executive compensation, governance, and people-related initiatives.
• Champion leadership development, performance management, employee engagement, and talent development programs.
• Oversee employee relations, compliance, investigations, and employment practices while fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization through influence and collaboration.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Executive advisory

Organizational transformation

Talent management

Leadership development

Employee relations

Succession planning

People strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Christopher Group is partnering with a nationally recognized nonprofit to appoint a Head of Human Resources in Chicago, IL. This executive role advises the CEO and senior leadership, shaping enterprise people strategy and modernizing HR during a pivotal growth phase.

The Head of HR will lead a team of about eight HR professionals across Talent Management, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, and Learning & Development, serving as a strategic