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Confidential Jobs · 3 days ago

Chief Human Resources Officer

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$230K/yr - $260K/yr

12+ years exp

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer who will serve as the CEO’s strategic partner and a member of the executive leadership team. This role involves building a high-performance, values-driven organization and setting the end-to-end people strategy to support ambitious growth plans.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

Define and execute a multi-year people strategy aligned to business goals; lead org design, headcount planning, and capability building across corporate, distribution, and field teams

Own leadership bench (executive recruiting, succession, leadership development); shape culture with clear behaviors and rituals that drive engagement and performance

Modernize performance management (goals/OKRs, feedback, calibration) and partner on change management for strategic initiatives (e.g., footprint shifts, new channels)

Architect competitive total rewards (base, bonus, incentives, benefits, 401(k)); ensure efficient, compliant People Ops, HRIS, onboarding/offboarding, immigration, vendor management

Embed DEI across talent practices; oversee CA and multi-state employment compliance (leave, wage/hour, safety) and maintain strong employee-relations practices

Own the HR tech stack (e.g., Workday/UKG/ADP + ATS/LMS) and automation roadmap; build people analytics for headcount, hiring, performance, retention, DEI, and total cost of workforce

Advise the CEO and leadership on org health, talent risk, and succession; prepare materials for the board/compensation committee; lead and develop a high-performing HR/Talent/Rewards team

Qualification

HR leadershipTotal RewardsTalent managementHRIS implementationCalifornia employment lawsExecutive communicationStakeholder managementChange leadershipEmployee relationsDiversityInclusion

Required

12+ years of progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years leading the HR function (VP/Head/CHRO) in a fast-paced, multi-site business; PE portfolio experience preferred

Proven success scaling an organization (culture as a driver of performance) in consumer products, retail, e-commerce, and/or light manufacturing/distribution

Depth in Total Rewards (comp design, sales incentives, benefits) and Talent (executive hiring, succession planning, leadership development)

Strong command of California and multi-state employment laws and practices; excellent employee-relations judgment

Track record implementing HRIS/HR tech and building people analytics that inform executive decisions

Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership; trusted advisor to CEOs and senior leaders