Chief Human Resources Officer

Location

Boston

Department

HR/Talent

Type

Application deadline

September 30, 2026

Job Description

Posted on:

July 27, 2026

UNITE is partnering with a rapidly growing organisation to appoint an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This executive leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the company's global people strategy, driving organisational growth, and fostering a high-performance culture.

The ideal candidate is a strategic HR leader with extensive executive experience, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven ability to lead organisations through periods of growth and transformation.

Responsibilities

- Develop and execute the company's global people strategy, aligning HR initiatives with overall business objectives and long-term growth plans.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on organisational design, workforce planning, culture, and talent strategy.

- Lead all core Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, learning and development, HR operations, and compliance.

- Drive organisational effectiveness by developing scalable people processes, succession planning, and leadership development programmes.

- Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture that supports employee engagement, retention, and business success.

- Oversee performance management frameworks, ensuring effective goal setting, continuous feedback, and career development across the organisation.

- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR governance across multiple jurisdictions while mitigating organisational risk.

- Lead employee relations matters with professionalism, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolutions.

- Develop and implement competitive compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies that attract and retain top talent.

- Use HR analytics and workforce data to inform strategic decision-making, monitor key people metrics, and drive continuous improvement.

- Partner closely with senior leaders to support organisational change, business transformation, and company growth initiatives.

- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team while promoting best practices across all people functions.

-Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives to create an engaging and supportive workplace.

Represent the people function at executive and board level, providing strategic insights on workforce trends, risks, and opportunities

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Job Requirements

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in core Human Resources (HR) functions, including strategic HR leadership and HR operations.
Strong knowledge of HR Policies, compliance, and governance frameworks relevant to global or multi-jurisdictional organizations.
Proven experience in Employee Relations, conflict resolution, and fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace culture.
Ability to design and manage Talent Management programs, including succession planning and leadership development.
Track record in Performance Management, including goal-setting frameworks, feedback processes, and performance review systems.
Extensive experience in senior HR or people leadership roles, ideally in technology, digital, or professional services environments.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote setting.
Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities, including use of HR data and metrics to guide strategy and improvements.

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Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is an advantage.