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East 57th Street Partners · 14 hours ago

Chief Human Resources Officer

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

East 57th Street Partners is a private equity-backed platform company focused on aggressive growth and strategic acquisitions. The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will lead the development of the HR function, focusing on talent strategy, M&A integration, and culture management, while partnering closely with the executive leadership team.

AccountingFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesProfessional Services

Hiring Manager

Joseph Kirchon

Responsibilities

Partner with CEO and PE sponsor to develop a human capital strategy aligned to the investment thesis

Translate value-creation plans into workforce plans, leadership needs, and incentive structures

Serve as primary HR interface with the Board and Operating Partners

Establish HR KPIs and dashboards tied to retention, productivity, leadership depth, and integration progress

Lead people due diligence for all current and future acquisitions, including:

Org structure evaluation

Leadership capability assessment

Compensation and benefits analysis

Cultural risk identification

Own Day 1 and Day 100 integration plans from a people perspective

Standardize job architectures, titles, and org design across the platform

Integrate acquired teams while balancing speed with cultural sensitivity

Identify leadership gaps early and execute targeted hiring or restructuring plans

Build a scalable recruiting engine to support growth at both corporate and operating company levels

Partner with executives to define 'right seat, right time' leadership needs

Design succession planning for:

CEO and C-suite roles

Functional leaders

Key operating roles across portfolio companies

Implement leadership development and coaching programs for high-potential leaders

Reduce dependency on founders and legacy operators over time

Design and implement market-aligned compensation frameworks across the platform

Partner with CFO and PE sponsor on:

Short-term incentive plans

Long-term incentive plans (LTIP, equity, phantom equity, profit interest)

Ensure compensation supports performance, retention, and exit outcomes

Harmonize comp and benefits across acquisitions while managing cost and morale

Oversee benefits strategy, renewals, and vendor relationships

Build a modern HR operating model from the ground up

Select and implement HRIS, ATS, performance management, and payroll systems

Establish scalable policies, procedures, and controls suitable for a PE-backed environment

Ensure compliance across:

Federal, state, and local labor laws

Multi-state employment environments

Union or non-union workforces (if applicable)

Prepare the HR function for audit, diligence, and exit readiness

Define and embed a unified platform culture while respecting acquired company identities

Lead change management during periods of rapid growth and integration

Drive employee engagement, retention, and communication strategies

Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on sensitive people matters

Build credibility quickly with frontline leaders and acquired teams

Qualification

CHRO experienceM&A integrationHR function buildingCompensation structuresTalent strategyLeadership developmentChange managementHR systems implementationExecution mindsetInfluencing skillsEmotional intelligence