Chief Human Resources Officer

Hudson Regional Hospital•Secaucus, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a critical executive leadership role responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the healthcare system. This role demands a seasoned, proven leader with 10 years of experience exclusively in a leadership capacity who can navigate the complex regulatory and operational landscape of a large healthcare organization with multiple unions. The CHRO will provide strategic leadership to all HR functions, with a non-negotiable emphasis on cultivating effective labor relations, negotiating multiple union contracts concurrently, and driving innovative, compliant HR practices.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA, MHR) is highly preferred.
Certification (Required): Current certification as either Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience, where the entire 10 years must be in an HR leadership role (e.g., Director, VP, or higher), preferably within a large, complex healthcare system.
Labor Relations: Non-negotiable, documented experience leading contract negotiations and managing ongoing relationships with multiple unions concurrently.
Team Leadership: Proven experience managing and developing an HR team of 10 or more professionals at various functional levels.
Exceptional negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills in a high-stakes unionized setting.
Deep knowledge of organizational development, change management, and contemporary HR best practices.
Ability to demonstrate and articulate the ROI of HR initiatives and policies to the Executive team and Board.
Strong commitment to ethical practice and the mission of providing excellent patient care.
Leadership in Human Resources: 6 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

Preference: Direct experience within a Hospital System is highly preferred, but candidates from large, multi-faceted healthcare organizations will be considered.
SHRM/PHR Certification? (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead and execute all collective bargaining negotiations with multiple, diverse unions, developing comprehensive strategies that ensure operational flexibility and fiscal soundness.
Direct the management and resolution of complex labor disputes, grievances, and arbitration proceedings.
Lead the innovation and modernization of HR policies and procedures to drive efficiency, enhance employee experience, and support organizational goals.
Ensure all HR policies and procedures are rigorously up-to-date and compliant with all federal, state, and local HR and employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, wage and hour laws).
Oversee compliance with all healthcare-specific regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA).
Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team (minimum team size of 10 professionals), including functional leaders in Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Relations.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive team on all organizational, cultural, and talent matters.
Develop and oversee strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition programs tailored to the acute needs of clinical and non-clinical healthcare roles.
Champion organizational design and development initiatives to promote a culture of accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion.