Chief Human Resources Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with Ciullo’s growth roadmap across multiple entities.

• Introduce and enhance AI-driven HR tools for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and workforce analytics.

• Create scalable, intelligent people processes that transition manual workflows to AI-supported systems.

• Oversee organizational design efforts across all portfolio companies.

• Manage the recruiting strategy for both executive positions and high-volume roles across all divisions.

• Develop exceptional onboarding and training programs that enhance retention and accelerate time-to-productivity.

• Establish leadership pipelines and succession plans for all critical roles within the portfolio.

• Collaborate with business unit leaders to formulate workforce plans and headcount models for the next 6–12 months.

• Define, safeguard, and evolve Ciullo’s culture within a distributed, multi-company framework.

• Design engagement strategies that promote belonging, accountability, and high performance.

• Spearhead the DEI strategy with measurable results rather than superficial initiatives.

• Cultivate a feedback culture utilizing real-time data and AI-driven sentiment analysis tools.

• Provide coaching and advice to the CEO and senior leadership on organizational effectiveness and team dynamics.

• Develop and lead leadership training programs for directors and higher-level positions.

• Directly mentor the SVP of HR to enhance their executive presence and readiness for CHRO responsibilities.

• Promote leadership development throughout the entire people function.

• Design competitive compensation structures that are benchmarked against the market across all business units.

• Manage benefits strategy, vendor relationships, and the total rewards philosophy.

• Ensure HR compliance with all applicable laws, labor regulations, and organizational policies.

• Collaborate with Finance on workforce budgeting, headcount planning, and optimizing people costs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a VP or C-suite role focused on people.

• Proven track record in scaling HR functions in startup or high-growth settings — you have successfully built processes from the ground up and expanded them significantly.

• Evident AI-first mindset — you utilize AI tools in your work and have executed AI-powered HR systems on a large scale.

• Experience in leading people strategy across multiple business units, departments, or portfolio companies simultaneously.

• Outstanding change management capabilities — you excel in uncertain environments and guide others through them with assurance.

• Documented ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels — you can plan for the future while still being hands-on.

• Extensive expertise in organizational design, compensation frameworks, talent acquisition, and cultural development.

• Strong executive presence and effective communication skills — you are a trusted advisor to CEOs and boards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 10 days encouraged.

• 401(k) plan with a company match of 3.5%.

• Company-provided equipment.

• Fully remote work environment.