NU Advisory Partners has been retained to lead the search for a Chief Human Resources Officer for a rapidly scaling, private capital-backed services platform undergoing continued growth and organizational transformation. This executive will partner closely with senior leadership to build and execute a people strategy that supports integration, scalability, leadership development, and long-term organizational performance. The role requires a hands-on CHRO who can balance strategic leadership with operational execution across a distributed and evolving organization.

About NU Advisory Partners

NU Advisory Partners is an AI-native executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior executive, operating, and board roles, with deep expertise in private capital-backed environments.

We’re breaking the mold in an industry that hasn’t changed in decades, pairing a top-tier team with tech, data, and AI to make search smarter, faster, and built for how businesses move today. The result? A better experience for clients, candidates, and ourselves. With 2,000+ searches and deep industry expertise, we deliver high-touch service and leadership talent that drives long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

People Strategy & Executive Partnership

• Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with company growth objectives and organizational culture
• Partner closely with executive leadership to support scaling, integration, and operational alignment
• Serve as a strategic advisor on workforce planning, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness

Talent, Engagement & Retention

• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and succession planning initiatives
• Strengthen employee engagement and performance management programs across the organization
• Foster a high-accountability, people-focused culture during periods of growth and change

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee compensation, benefits, and HR operations with a focus on scalability and employee experience
• Ensure policies, practices, and processes remain compliant and operationally effective
• Leverage HR systems and analytics to improve reporting, decision-making, and process efficiency

Leadership Development & Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and implement development programs
• Support organizational design and integration initiatives tied to company growth
• Build programs that strengthen management effectiveness and long-term talent development

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Address employee relations matters with consistency, fairness, and sound judgment
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and HR best practices across multiple jurisdictions
• Partner with legal and leadership teams to mitigate organizational risk

Team Leadership & Function Build

• Build and lead a high-performing HR organization
• Establish clear ownership, accountability, and service standards across the function
• Balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-moving environment

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant HR leadership experience, including time serving as a senior HR executive within scaling organizations
• Experience operating in high-growth, private capital-backed, or acquisition-driven environments
• Proven track record leading organizational integration and change management initiatives
• Strong background across talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation, performance management, and HR operations
• Experience building scalable people systems, processes, and organizational structures
• Business-first mindset with the ability to align people strategy with operational and financial goals
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to move between strategy and execution
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence leadership teams and boards
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with high organizational complexity

How to Apply:

• Submit your resume.
• Our team will review your application.
• If your experience aligns with the role, we’ll reach out to discuss the opportunity further.
• Even if this role isn’t the perfect match, we’ll add you to our talent network for future opportunities.

At NU Advisory Partners, we’re committed to identifying and placing exceptional leaders in roles where they can drive meaningful impact. If your background aligns with this opportunity, we invite you to apply.