Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) serves as the enterprise leader of Health First's people, culture, leadership, and workforce sustainability. As a core member of the senior leadership team, the CHRO ensures Health First has the talent, leadership capability, and organizational systems required to fulfill its Mission, advance its strategic priorities, and support continued growth.

The CHRO integrates human-centered leadership with operational and financial discipline, ensuring associates are engaged, supported, and aligned to deliver exceptional care to the communities Health First serves. The CHRO models and embeds Health First's I CARE values—Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—across the enterprise.

Primary Accountabilities

• Enterprise People & Culture Leadership
• Talent, Recruitment & Retention
• Total Rewards, Compensation & Labor Stewardship
• Leadership Development, Culture & Succession
• Employee & Labor Relations
• Organizational Design, Performance & Effectiveness
• Workforce Wellbeing, Safety & Experience
• Compliance, Risk & HR Operations
• Technology, Analytics & Workforce Innovation
• Board & Executive Partnership

Leadership Accountabilities (DIR/VP)

Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision aligned with Health First's Mission and strategic priorities, inspiring teams to achieve exceptional outcomes. Provide leadership, coaching, feedback, and support to develop a highly engaged, high performing, diverse, and inclusive leadership team. Lead change through effective communication, transparency, and empathy, creating strong alignment and commitment. Demonstrate strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen in all areas of responsibility.

Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field is required.

Work Experience

Minimum of 15 years of progressive human resources leadership experience, including significant executive-level responsibility in a large, complex organization. Demonstrated experience leading enterprise workforce strategy, executive compensation, leadership development, and labor management in regulated environments. Experience supporting Boards of Trustees and executive compensation governance.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Enterprise leadership mindset with strong strategic, financial, and analytical capability. Deep understanding of healthcare workforce dynamics, labor economics, and regulatory environments. Proven ability to influence at the Board and executive level. Demonstrated commitment to values-based leadership, inclusion, and associate experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.

Work Experience

Executive HR leadership experience in a large, complex healthcare system or similarly regulated industry. Direct experience with executive compensation including evaluation, administration, and Board governance.

About Health First

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.