[Remote] Chief Human Resources Officer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NeuLife Rehabilitation, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and hands-on Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead the organization's people strategy across multiple states and service lines. This executive leader will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team while driving organizational growth, compliance, workforce planning, employee engagement, and post-acquisition integration efforts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute the organization's people strategy
• Serve as a key advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leaders to align human capital strategies with business objectives and growth plans
• Lead HR due diligence, workforce assessments, and integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions
• Lead HR aspects of acquisition activities, including due diligence, risk assessment, transition planning, and post-acquisition integration
• Evaluate organizational structures, compensation programs, benefits offerings, policies, and workforce risks during acquisitions
• Develop and execute integration plans that promote cultural alignment and operational efficiency
• Support executive leadership in scaling operations and integrating newly acquired entities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states
• Oversee labor law compliance, wage and hour practices, leave administration, investigations, and regulatory requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
• Lead employee relations initiatives and provide guidance on complex workplace matters
• Ensure personnel file compliance, credentialing compliance, and HR audit readiness
• Develop innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent across clinical, operational, and leadership positions
• Establish workforce planning initiatives to support growth and expansion
• Develop retention strategies and employee engagement programs to improve workforce stability
• Oversee onboarding programs and employee development initiatives
• Create leadership development and succession planning programs
• Lead compensation strategy, market analysis, and pay structure development
• Negotiate and manage employee benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness
• Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate and optimize benefit offerings
• Oversee annual benefit renewals and strategic cost containment initiatives
• Provide executive oversight of HRIS platforms and HR technology initiatives
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency
• Oversee payroll administration and related compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards, metrics, and workforce analytics
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to recruiting, retention, engagement, turnover, compliance, and workforce productivity
• Deliver executive-level reporting and workforce insights to support strategic decision-making
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and organizational risks

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior HR executive role
• Demonstrated experience leading HR functions in a multi-state environment
• Proven mergers and acquisitions experience, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, wage and hour regulations, leave laws, and HR compliance
• Experience leading talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and HR operations
• Experience overseeing HRIS systems and payroll functions
• Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen
• Ability to travel 25%–50%
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Healthcare, behavioral health, rehabilitation, or multi-site service organization experience
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable senior HR certification
• Experience supporting rapid growth organizations and acquisition-driven expansion

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