At Cherry Bekaert, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to help shape and advance our People and Culture strategy as we continue to grow and evolve as a firm.
As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the CHRO will play a critical role in developing and executing people strategies that support the firm's long‑term vision, business objectives, and employee value proposition.
As the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will:
Serve as a valued business advisor to the executive leadership team, supporting the development and execution of the firm's People and Culture strategy
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional development to People and Culture leaders and team members
Design, drive, and deliver strategies that maximize performance management, retention, organizational design, compensation, benefits, compliance, and associate relations
Champion a firm culture aligned to the vision, mission, goals, and shared values
Lead and manage effective and efficient talent attraction, development, and retention functions in alignment with the overall People strategy
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations while mitigating people‑related risks
Leverage HR data and systems to deliver insights, reporting, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with service line, shared services, and firm leadership to ensure successful implementation and ownership of core HR processes
Partner closely with the Strategic Talent Leader to ensure alignment with the firm's EVP and strategic initiatives
Drive effective internal and external communication related to People and Culture strategies, employment branding, engagement, and retention
Monitor workforce trends, engagement, attrition, and turnover metrics, translating data into actionable recommendations
Maintain external relationships to gather competitive intelligence and anticipate emerging workforce trends
What you bring to the role
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
10+ years of experience in a senior Human Resources or People and Culture leadership role
Experience serving on an executive leadership team, providing People and Culture strategy and operational leadership within a matrixed, multi‑location organization
Proven ability to communicate a clear People and Culture vision and build consensus with diverse leadership stakeholders
Strong change leadership and change management expertise within a high‑growth environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence and presentation capability
Experience building and leading a world‑class People and Culture organization
Demonstrated experience with mergers and acquisitions, including cultural integration and alignment
Ability to assemble, lead, and motivate large, geographically dispersed teams ( #LI-DNI )
What you can expect from us:
Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
Benefits Information:
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
Pay Range:
$233,000 - $350,000 per year
About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/
Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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