Chief People Officer - Technology & AI

Overview

We are seeking a Chief People Officer to join the executive leadership team of a rapidly expanding technology, AI, and semiconductor group generating $800 million USD in global revenue. This individual will lead strategic HR initiatives, drive cultural transformation, and optimize operational efficiency across a diverse multinational organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy that fosters high employee engagement aligned with business objectives.
• Lead HR operations across the Americas, providing expert guidance on all HR functions.
• Collaborate with executive management to integrate people, resources, and logistics considerations into company plans.
• Design and execute short- and long-term organizational programs to enhance effectiveness, professional growth, and employee performance.
• Continuously evaluate the competitiveness and fairness of HR programs globally against industry and regional benchmarks.
• Forecast long-term human resource needs in partnership with business leaders.
• Build and inspire a results-driven HR team to meet organizational goals.
• Leverage data-driven insights to coach managers in fostering a company culture aligned with core values.
• Act as corporate advisor on cross-department policies and communications globally.
• Monitor key performance indicators and ROI to proactively identify and address workforce trends and challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10-15 years of strategic HR experience, including at least 5 years leading HR strategy in technology, automation, and manufacturing sectors.
• 7-10 years of senior global HR leadership, with board experience considered an advantage.
• Proven capability in building and sustaining high-functioning HR teams.
• Strong planner able to conceptualize and implement global HR strategies.
• Experience driving transformational change and achieving targeted business outcomes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws at federal, state, and local levels.
• Hands-on expertise across all HR functional domains.
• Successful track record in talent acquisition, development, coaching, evaluation, and retention.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, enforce accountability, and nurture employee skill development.
• Business savvy combined with creative problem-solving and decisive action.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities across organizational levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to executives.
• Demonstrated discretion with confidential information.
• Strong process orientation and project management aptitude, comfortable delegating and managing ambiguity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.