Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid Schedule – 3 Days On-Site)Industry: SaaS / TechnologyCompany Type: Private Equity–Backed PlatformOverviewOur client, a high-growth SaaS platform company backed by a leading private equity firm, is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to join the executive leadership team. The CHRO will play a critical role in building a scalable people infrastructure to support the company’s rapid expansion, strategic acquisitions, and evolving organizational needs.This is a highly visible and strategic position responsible for aligning human capital initiatives with business goals, strengthening culture, and driving performance across a technology-driven, entrepreneurial organization.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partner to the CEO & PE Sponsor: Serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, advising on organizational design, talent strategy, and change management to support aggressive growth and value creation goals.Talent Strategy & Development: Build and lead high-impact recruiting, performance management, and leadership development programs to attract, retain, and upskill top talent in a competitive SaaS environment.M&A Integration: Lead the people and culture workstreams during acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of teams, systems, and compensation structures.Culture & Engagement: Foster a dynamic, mission-driven culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Drive initiatives that strengthen engagement across remote and hybrid teams.Compensation & Benefits: Design scalable and competitive total rewards programs, including base compensation, incentive plans, and equity participation aligned with company performance.HR Infrastructure: Develop modern HR systems and analytics to support growth, compliance, and decision-making across the enterprise.Change & Organizational Effectiveness: Guide the company through organizational transformation as it scales, ensuring alignment between people, process, and technology.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CHRO, VP of HR, or Head of People capacity in a SaaS or technology-driven organization.Proven experience supporting private equity–backed or high-growth, acquisition-oriented environments.Strong track record in building HR infrastructure, scaling organizations from ~100 to 500+ employees, and leading culture transformation.Deep understanding of compensation design, performance management, and leadership development in fast-paced environments.Outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.CompensationCompetitive base salary plus annual bonus and long-term equity participation.