Chief Human Resources Officer

Cherry Bekaert•Tysons, VA

3d•$233,000 - $350,000

About The Position

At Cherry Bekaert, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to help shape and advance our People and Culture strategy as we continue to grow and evolve as a firm. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the CHRO will play a critical role in developing and executing people strategies that support the firm’s long‑term vision, business objectives, and employee value proposition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
10+ years of experience in a senior Human Resources or People and Culture leadership role
Experience serving on an executive leadership team, providing People and Culture strategy and operational leadership within a matrixed, multi‑location organization
Proven ability to communicate a clear People and Culture vision and build consensus with diverse leadership stakeholders
Strong change leadership and change management expertise within a high‑growth environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence and presentation capability
Experience building and leading a world‑class People and Culture organization
Demonstrated experience with mergers and acquisitions, including cultural integration and alignment
Ability to assemble, lead, and motivate large, geographically dispersed teams

Responsibilities

Serve as a valued business advisor to the executive leadership team, supporting the development and execution of the firm’s People and Culture strategy
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional development to People and Culture leaders and team members
Design, drive, and deliver strategies that maximize performance management, retention, organizational design, compensation, benefits, compliance, and associate relations
Champion a firm culture aligned to the vision, mission, goals, and shared values
Lead and manage effective and efficient talent attraction, development, and retention functions in alignment with the overall People strategy
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations while mitigating people‑related risks
Leverage HR data and systems to deliver insights, reporting, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with service line, shared services, and firm leadership to ensure successful implementation and ownership of core HR processes
Partner closely with the Strategic Talent Leader to ensure alignment with the firm’s EVP and strategic initiatives
Drive effective internal and external communication related to People and Culture strategies, employment branding, engagement, and retention
Monitor workforce trends, engagement, attrition, and turnover metrics, translating data into actionable recommendations
Maintain external relationships to gather competitive intelligence and anticipate emerging workforce trends