Global HR Consultant

CAI World-Wide•Salt Lake, UT

2d•Remote

About The Position

CAI Software is hiring a temporary Global HR Consultant for a 6-month engagement to serve as a strategic partner to the CHRO. This role will lead the HR function's portfolio of strategic priorities, including scaling talent acquisition and onboarding, modernizing core HR operations and technology, championing the responsible adoption of AI across HR, driving organizational and policy simplification, and overseeing workforce planning. The consultant will also lead the standardization of key HR processes, invest in employee training and development, and lead the build-out of next-generation employee and manager self-service platforms. The role requires moving fluidly between strategic partnership with the CHRO and direct execution, guiding the Global HR team to deliver on these priorities.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR experience within complex, multi-site, global organizations, including exposure to both strategic HR leadership and hands-on program delivery.
5+ years leading HR teams and/or HR Business Partner functions across multiple locations or regions.
Experience within a Software as a Service and Private Equity organization.
Experience supporting global operations and navigating diverse employment practices, cultures, and regulatory environments.
Demonstrated ability to operate at multiple altitudes — equally effective setting strategy and executing the details.
Experience supporting or partnering closely with senior HR or business executives.
Strong track record leading cross-functional HR initiatives from concept through execution.
Familiarity with modern HR technology and a genuine interest and/or experience in applying AI/automation to HR operations.
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Ability to excel strategically, operationally, and tactically.
Excellent judgment and discretion, including with confidential and sensitive workforce matters.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to flex between executive-level narrative and ground-level detail.
Proven experience leading integration in an M&A environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Chief of Staff, HR Business Partner, or HR Consultant capacity supporting a CHRO or senior HR leader.
Background in organizational design, policy simplification, or HR process standardization.
Exposure to workforce planning that spans both employee and contingent/contractor populations.
Experience contributing to or leading employee/manager self-service technology rollouts.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CHRO, helping translate broader business strategy into a coherent, prioritized HR agenda.
Represent the CHRO in cross-functional forums and initiatives, ensuring HR's priorities are reflected and well-executed.
Provide regular visibility into program status, risks, and progress across the HR portfolio for executive stakeholders.
Personally lead and drive execution across a portfolio of concurrent HR initiatives, balancing strategic oversight with direct, hands-on involvement.
Scale talent acquisition and onboarding programs to support organizational growth.
Drive workforce planning efforts, ensuring the organization is resourced appropriately and efficiently.
Lead the standardization of core HR processes, policies, and documentation to improve consistency, compliance, and scalability.
Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in existing HR operations.
Design and invest in employee training and development programs that build organizational capability.
Partner with business leaders to identify skill gaps and build solutions to close them.
Champion the responsible adoption of AI across HR functions, identifying practical use cases that improve efficiency, employee experience, as well as Talent Strategy in an AI-driven organization.
Lead the build-out of next-generation employee and manager self-service platforms.