AAIDD ยท 1 month ago
Chief Human Resource Officer (Envision Unlimited)
Envision Unlimited is a dedicated non-profit social service organization primarily serving the Chicago area, and they are seeking a strategic and data-driven Chief Human Resource Officer. The CHRO will partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to develop a best-in-class HR culture, manage a team of HR professionals, and ensure compliance with labor laws.
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Responsibilities
Develop and nurture a vision for HR excellence, bringing contemporary leadership and innovation to the department
Manage a team of 14 dedicated professionals, including 6 direct reports
Lead or significantly contribute to CBA negotiations, including contracting and detailed analysis of proposals
Build strong and productive work teams with a focus on mentoring and nurturing staff development
Create, implement, and monitor complex plans and translate those plans into goals and concrete strategies
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the vision and mission of Envision Unlimited, coupled with an executive-level skill set and presence
A minimum of 10 years of related human resources experience, with a minimum of 7 years in an HR leadership position with documented ability to manage staff and lead teams
Advanced knowledge/understanding of labor laws (local, state), all HR functions, and best practices from a tactical and strategic viewpoint
Proven success in leading or significantly contributing to CBA negotiations, including contracting, detailed analysis of proposals, and ensuring the final contract is legally sound and operationally feasible for HR implementation, compliance, and administration
Proven success in building strong and productive work teams with a focus on mentoring and nurturing staff development
Ability to relate to all levels of a highly diverse workforce, from front-line staff to C-suite, as well as organizational trustees and board members
Strong analytic, strategic-thinking, and data management skills, with a demonstrated ability to create, implement, and monitor complex plans and then translate those plans into goals and concrete strategies
Career track record that shows stability with an organization and capacity to develop and nurture relationships, culminating in overall success
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Master's / Advanced degree and/or technical certifications desired
PHR/SPHR preferred
Benefits
Strong benefits
Company
AAIDD
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1876.