Chief Human Resource Oficer

Chief Human Resources Officer

Jessie Trice Community Health is seeking a strategic, visionary, and transformational Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead the organization's Human Resources and People & Culture functions and drive a high-performing, mission-driven workforce.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CHRO serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on workforce strategy, organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, talent management, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, total rewards, succession planning, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CHRO will play a critical role in advancing the organization's mission, strategic priorities, and growth initiatives by ensuring that human capital strategies align with operational, financial, and patient care objectives. The successful candidate will lead the evolution of Human Resources into a modern, data-driven, technology-enabled People & Culture function focused on enhancing the employee experience, strengthening employee retention and engagement, developing future leaders, and supporting long-term organizational success.

The CHRO will champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement while fostering an inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. This executive will also lead enterprise-wide workforce transformation initiatives, including HR technology modernization, workforce analytics, digital process improvements, change management, and leadership development programs that support sustainable organizational growth.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration,

Organizational Development, or a related field required; Master's degree strongly preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including at least 5 years in an executive-level HR leadership role.

Previous experience as a CHRO, Chief People Officer, Vice President of Human Resources, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, or comparable executive leadership position. Significant healthcare industry experience required; experience within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, hospital system, ambulatory care organization, or other regulated healthcare environment strongly preferred.

Demonstrated success leading large-scale organizational transformation, culture changer employee engagement, retention, and leadership development initiatives.

Proven experience modernizing HR operations, implementing or optimizing HRIS platforms, digitizing processes, and leveraging workforce analytics for strategic decision-making. Extensive knowledge of compensation, benefits administration, vendor negotiations, employment law, employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and HR compliance.

Experience developing and managing departmental budgets and evaluating return on investment for workforce initiatives and programs.

Demonstrated capability presenting to executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors and influencing strategic decision-making.

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect workforce strategy to organizational performance, quality outcomes, and financial sustainability.

Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and change management skills.

Demonstrated experience in preventing and addressing legal employment issues.

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior-level HR certification strongly preferred. Experience overseeing healthcare credentialing and provider workforce compliance processes preferred

Benefits Package includes the following:

We offer a very competitive benefit package which includes a company match 401K plan, 22 paid vacation days, ten (10) paid holidays, relocation assistance,100% company paid life, disability, dental, long-term care and up to 85% company paid medical plans. A host of optional products are offered through third parties as AFLAC, Colonial and New York Life.