Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Job Description Template

We are looking for a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead our HR department. As a CHRO, you will be 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 succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training, and development, and compensation.

Primary duties

One of the chief tasks is to design and implement a talent strategy, which encompasses recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining employees. This position is directly responsible for leading managers of the division and indirectly responsible for all employees within the division.

Other responsibilities

By displaying strong leadership qualities, you are expected to nurture and coach your team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Formulate career development plans
• Promote inclusion in the workplace and reinforce our position as an equal opportunity employer.
• Ensure hiring, on-boarding, and management procedures are effective for diverse groups.
• Lead employer branding efforts like recruitment marketing.
• Supervise HR Directors.
• Evaluate training and development programs.
• Develop HR policies for all branches, countries, regions.
• Analyze the effectiveness of our HR procedures and tools.
• Ensure HR plans align with our mission and business objectives.

Are you the one?

Can you provide strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team, shareholders, and the board of directors? Can you develop and execute a human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization? If you think you can help us transform our organization into a modern, productive, and inclusive workplace, we’d like to meet you. Experience in strategic planning, in-depth knowledge of all HR functions, and hands-on experience with HR software such as HRIS, ATS are an added advantage.

Basic requirements – Bachelors/Masters in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology or relevant field.

Experience in managing teams and budgets will be preferred.

Communication, business analysis, and problem-solving skills are a must. Certification like PHR and SPHR is a plus.

Employment Type – Permanent Job, Full Time

Remuneration – As per the industry standards.

Who we are?

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