Chief Human Resources Officer

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

8d•$300,000 - $360,000

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic Chief Human Resources Officer to lead the organization’s people and workforce strategy. Reporting directly to the President and CEO and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, the CHRO provides executive leadership across Human Resources and partners with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders throughout the health system. As MaineGeneral advances its five-year strategic plan, the CHRO will help strengthen its position as an employer of choice and develop the workforce and leadership capabilities needed for the future. The role leads the continued development and execution of an integrated people strategy across talent acquisition and workforce planning, talent and leadership development, employee relations, Total Rewards, HR operations and technology, employee engagement, organizational development, and HR compliance. The CHRO will build on ongoing Workforce & Culture initiatives, including engagement and retention, leadership development and succession planning, Total Rewards, and sustainable workforce pipelines. The role also serves as a key executive partner during organizational and technological transformation, including implementation of Epic. The ideal candidate has significant progressive HR leadership experience in a complex organization, preferably in health care or another highly regulated, workforce-intensive environment. Experience as a CHRO, Chief People Officer, SVP/VP of Human Resources, or senior HR executive with broad functional responsibility will be considered. A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree and SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable certification are preferred. The salary range is $300,000–$360,000 in base salary. Individual compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is exempt.

Requirements

Significant progressive Human Resources leadership experience with enterprise or major operating-unit responsibility.
Experience partnering directly with CEOs, Presidents, Boards, and senior executive teams.
Broad executive-level knowledge across major Human Resources disciplines.
Demonstrated success developing workforce, talent, engagement, and organizational strategies tied to business priorities.
Experience leading significant organizational change and transformation.
Demonstrated ability to develop leadership capability and strengthen succession and talent pipelines.
Experience using workforce data and analytics to inform executive decision-making.
Strong executive presence and judgment, with the ability to build credibility across clinical, operational, and administrative leadership.
Experience developing and leading high-performing HR teams and strengthening HR capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree required.
40 scheduled hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Health care experience is strongly preferred.
An advanced degree is preferred.
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise the President and CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and organizational leaders on workforce, culture, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy.
Translate MaineGeneral’s strategic priorities into an integrated Human Resources and workforce strategy with measurable organizational outcomes.
Provide executive leadership across talent acquisition, workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, employee relations, Total Rewards, HR operations and technology, employee engagement, and organizational development.
Advance employee engagement and retention, partnering with leaders to strengthen communication, collaboration, accountability, and the employee experience.
Develop an integrated leadership strategy encompassing leadership competencies, development, talent review, and succession planning.
Lead workforce planning and sustainable talent pipeline strategies to anticipate future needs and strengthen access to critical and hard-to-fill talent.
Advance a competitive and financially sustainable Total Rewards strategy that supports recruitment, retention, and employee experience.
Partner with executive and operational leaders through organizational transformation, including workforce restructuring, change management, and workforce readiness associated with Epic implementation.
Strengthen the use of workforce data, analytics, and technology to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and inform organizational decisions.
Develop and lead a high-performing HR leadership team capable of translating strategy into effective execution.
Ensure HR policies, practices, and programs support regulatory compliance, organizational consistency, and effective workforce management.
Champion MaineGeneral’s culture and values while helping the organization evolve to meet the changing needs of its workforce, patients, and communities.

Benefits

Health insurance plans and resources to help manage health care costs.
Dental insurance.
Vision benefits.
Wellness programs and resources.
Industry-leading leave for new parents.
Generous earned time plan for holidays, family time, vacation, and personal needs.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and members of their household.
Payactiv access to earned wages before payday.
Tuition reimbursement.
Eligible employees may receive up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions, plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Insurance plans covering loss of income in the event of death, terminal illness, or serious injury from accident.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for career growth.