Chief Human Resources Officer (Chicago)

LaSalle Network is partnering with a Chicago-based global engineering services firm undergoing a pivotal period of transformation to identify its next Chief Human Resources Officer.

This newly created executive leadership position offers a rare opportunity to architect and modernize the people strategy for a complex, multi-site business with international operations. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the CHRO will serve as a key advisor and change agent, helping shape the organization’s future through talent, culture, leadership development, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute an enterprise-wide people strategy aligned to long-term business objectives
• Build and modernize the HR function, including processes, systems, governance, and organizational structure
• Transform talent acquisition capabilities and establish a proactive workforce planning strategy
• Lead HR technology modernization efforts, including implementation and optimization of HRIS and talent platforms
• Develop scalable leadership development, succession planning, and talent management programs
• Establish performance management frameworks that drive accountability, coaching, and organizational effectiveness
• Evaluate and redesign compensation and total rewards programs to improve competitiveness and internal equity
• Standardize compliance, training, and employee programs across multiple domestic and international locations
• Partner closely with executive leadership and ownership on organizational design, change management, and long-term succession planning

Qualifications

• Significant experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, OEM, or related operational environments
• Demonstrated success building, rebuilding, or transforming HR functions and infrastructure
• Experience leading HR strategy across multi-site and global organizations
• Strong change management capabilities with the ability to influence long-tenured leadership teams and employee populations
• Deep expertise across talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation, employee relations, HR technology, compliance, and leadership development
• Experience supporting Lean manufacturing or operational excellence environments preferred
• Executive presence combined with a roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style

Benefits and Compensation

• Opportunity to build the people function rather than simply maintain it
• Direct partnership with senior leadership and ownership on strategic business initiatives
• Global scope with the ability to impact culture, talent, and organizational effectiveness across multiple regions
• Significant autonomy and decision-making authority
• Competitive executive compensation package, including base salary targeted between 230000-270000 plus incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and PTO
• Opportunity to shape the future of a well-established organization during a critical transformation period

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.