D'Addario & Company, Inc. · 2 months ago
Chief Human Resources Officer
US-NY-Farmingdale
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$325K/yr - $350K/yrD'Addario & Company, Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories. The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will lead the global human resources strategy and execution, managing a team to support organizational and employee needs, while driving a modern work environment that attracts and retains talent.
Music
Responsibilities
Translate enterprise goals into HR strategy, programs, governance, and measurable outcomes
Build a scalable, repeatable succession framework to grow leadership from within whenever possible on a global scale
Elevate benefits, total rewards, and performance management to drive accountability and retention
Work closely with the President and CEO to design and implement a comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy
Scale development through LinkedIn Learning, leadership pathways, and mentorship
Evaluate current tools, identify gaps, improve interoperability, and recommend replacements or integrations where needed
Own and prioritize the HR budget to maximize ROI across programs, platforms, staffing, and partners
Coach and elevate the HR team into proactive business partners
Ensure policies, employee relations, and global practices are consistent, compliant, and trust-building
Build the company’s first structured DEI framework, including partnering with ERGs, and ensuring leadership accountability
Coach the executive team on talent, leadership effectiveness, organizational design and succession readiness; influence decision-making at the highest level
Assess and redesign org structures, spans/layers, capabilities and governance to align with long-term strategy and scale
Prepare and present HR, culture, and succession updates for Board/Comp Committee, ensuring transparency and alignment
Drive a 'one company' employee experience globally, using engagement insights to shape action
Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment across all production facilities and warehouse
Through subordinate managers, oversee accident reporting, and the claims management process
Qualification
Required
Enterprise-level HR leadership with a global scope and demonstrated change leadership
Experience modernizing HR systems and infrastructures — not only using them, but evaluating and replacing them
Experience managing HR budgets and prioritizing investments for scale
Proven record in succession planning, capability-building, compensation management, and performance system redesign
Preferred
Background in a CPG Industry, manufacturing / multi-site preferred but not required
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan with generous employer contributions
Career pathing and professional development via LinkedIn Learning
Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible sick day policy
12 Paid Holidays
Life and AD&D Insurance
Enhanced Short-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on D’Addario products and merchandise
Company jam nights, artist performances, holiday parties, and special events
Company
D'Addario & Company, Inc.
D'Addario & Company is a music company that offers guitar strings and electric bass strings.
Founded in 1973
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John D'Addario III
CEO & President
Chris Griffiths
Chief Sales Officer
Recent News
2025-07-21
2023-12-24
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