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Chief Human Resources Officer

Connecticut, Georgia, New Jersey, or North Carolina
$270,000 to $325,000
About the role:
A well-established, privately held insurance group is seeking a Chief Human Resource Officer to lead and evolve its HR function across multiple operating companies. This is a high-impact executive role for a hands-on HR leader who thrives in complex, regulated environments and enjoys partnering closely with senior leadership and the Board.
Duties and responsibilities:
Lead enterprise-wide talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, payroll, and workforce planning.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on culture, engagement, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Oversee and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and systems (ADP-centric), with a focus on process automation and data-driven decision-making.
Ensure meticulous execution of employment documentation, onboarding, promotions, incentives, and compliance activities.
Partner with leadership on short- and long-term incentive programs and executive compensation matters.
Support Board-level committees, including preparation of materials for the Leadership Development & Compensation Committee.
Experience:
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, spanning talent acquisition, payroll, benefits, compensation, and HR business partnership.
Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries.
Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing HR teams.
Exceptional organizational skills with a reputation for accuracy, follow-through, and sound counsel.
Comfortable delivering difficult messages with confidence, professionalism, and respect.
Highly fluent with HR systems and technology (ADP experience a strong plus).
Resilient, adaptable, and effective under pressure in fast-moving environments.
Compensation:
$270,000 to $325,000 Bonus. Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, long-term care, paid parental leave, vacation and other paid time off.