Chief Human Resources Officer

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. The Role The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) is responsible for developing and leading a high performing global (HR) Talent Team. The team is responsible for implementation of the organization’s human resource’s function which includes talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations and legal compliance. This is a critical role that leads the operations of the HR leadership team, partners with business and department leaders and reports directly to a Managing Director. The core goal is to develop a HR strategy that supports the business meet its current and future 5 years plans. The dependence on technology is key to this strategy. Utilizing data metrics to support our executive committee drive change, for the growth of the business. This is a hands-on HR leadership role that drives an environment where everyone can come to work as their most authentic self.

Requirements

• HR Leadership experience ideally in the Professional Services industry
• Degree educated, ideally in HR or Business
• SHRM accredited
• Executive level communication skills
• Workday experience preferable

Responsibilities

• Builds and leads a high-performing global HR team who partners with global leaders to adopt consistent, high-impact people practices.
• Fosters a workplace culture within the team where employees feel valued, supported, have growth opportunities and are connected to the company’s vision and values.
• Ensures scalable, compliant and efficient HR operations and policies exist across different global locations.
• Monitors global workforce trends and industry trends to keep the firm’s talent strategy relevant and competitive.
• Advises the executive team on changing trends and implications for the firm.
• Partners with the executive team to implement organizational and transformation initiatives across practices, regions, and offices.
• Supports leadership coaching and development programs.
• Oversees HR technology, including data governance and analytics, to enable people-related insights and decision making.
• Champions and promotes a compelling employee value proposition that attracts, engages and retains top engineering and supporting talent.
• As required, provide advice to the CEOs, Board and executive team on people strategy, organizational health, leadership effectiveness, and talent risk mitigation.
• As required, supports the executive team in M&A due diligence processes on people and culture related areas.
• Leads and implements culture integration strategy after acquisitions are complete.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed