Chief HR Officer
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Washington, DC
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 6, 2023
JOB SUMMARY:
The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of organizational management, change management, DEI/organizational culture, performance / talent management, compensation, recruiting, training and development and employee relations. The CHRO provides operational and strategic leadership by articulating HR needs, goals, and plans to the executive management team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads and grows a strong team of HR professionals with a goal of delivering high-quality, timely, and responsive customer service to support our organization. Oversees a team of 4-5 individuals and manages external resources to achieve overall HR objectives.
- Provides strategic counsel to the key corporate functions and leadership in the areas of organizational effectiveness, organization design, talent management, succession planning, employee development, executive coaching, and employee relations.
- Leads the organization's DEI efforts and partners with operational leadership to lead the organization's DEI strategy. This role also supports a Board Committee focused on DEI and is responsible for meeting the broader DEI objectives defined by the Committee.
- Develops and implements a diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring process.
- Partners with the members of the executive and leadership team to execute and support organizational design, employee retention, and turnover management.
- Builds a high-performing culture of accountability, transparency, trust, and collaboration that embraces change and where all employees feel welcome, appreciated, valued, and included.
- Assesses all aspects of human resource functions - including organizational structure, culture, policies and practices and implements changes as appropriate. Develops and uses metrics and analytics to assess effectiveness.
- Prepares and administers the HR budget and annual work plan.
- Effectively utilizes technology and data to drive better decision making and bring rigor to everything from performance management to retention to achieving strategic objectives.
- Establishes an effective onboarding and offboarding process that supports new and departing employees.
- Develops and delivers a fair and equitable performance evaluation process.
- Creates a fair and competitive compensation and promotion philosophy and program to include: effective salary benchmarking, transparency, and fairness.
- Leads the timely review, follow-up, and resolution of employee concerns or grievances. Oversees employee benefits administration, tracks benefits trends and new legal developments, implement new and/or improved programs. Interacts and negotiates contracts with benefit vendors to provide a high quality benefit program. Conducts and/or facilitates cost analysis and ensures compliance with all regulations.
- Evaluates and reviews the HR policies and procedures on an annual basis and modify as appropriate.
- Ensures that the organization adheres to new and current legal requirements and government reporting regulations that impact the human resource function (e.g., OSHA, EEO, ERISA, Wage Hour) and direct the preparation and maintenance of information required for compliance and effective reporting.
- Evaluates, enhances, and/or creates systems and data analysis protocols to meet human resources needs, including SEI.
- BA/BS in HR, business administration, or related field is required and at least 15 years of related experience, including the leadership and development of human resources staff. MA/MS/MBA preferred.
- Proven experience in influencing business and functional strategies and change management through an organization and teams.
- Strong collaborative style, with the ability to flex to the needs of different business leaders
- Experience with compensation and benefits aspect of human resources with a proven success record.
- Solid communication and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain, shape, and evolve culture.
- Experience with ownership and administration of HCM's such as ADP WorkforceNow is preferred
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Certified Professional (SCHRM-CP) certification preferred.
- Experience leading the Human Resources organization for an industry association or other not-for-profit organization is preferred.