Rhema Executives

Overview

Chicago, United States | Posted on 01/09/2026

We are seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer to provide enterprise-wide leadership over people strategy, workforce planning, labor relations, and organizational development in a manufacturing environment. This executive role is critical to building a high-performance culture, strengthening leadership pipelines, and ensuring operational excellence across unionized and non-unionized work forces. The CHRO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, aligning HR practices with business goals, productivity targets, and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of talent acquisition, workforce planning, total rewards, and employee engagement programs.
• Oversee labor relations, compliance, and union negotiations to maintain operational stability and workforce alignment.
• Develop and execute leadership development, succession planning, and organizational capability-building initiatives.
• Drive change management and transformation initiatives to support scalability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with operations, finance, and executive leadership to ensure human capital strategies support business objectives.
• Establish HR policies, governance frameworks, and best practices that foster a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics, workforce trends, and talent performance to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of senior HR leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments.
• Proven expertise in labor relations, multi-site workforce management, and executive-level human capital strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement enterprise HR strategies that align with business goals.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Salary up to $260,000 USD, with executive incentives, long-term retention programs, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Structure

Hybrid role with regular on-site presence at corporate offices and plant locations.

Contact: For more information about this position please call Rachelle at 1-844-225-5630 or send a copy of your resume to Rachelle@rhemeexecutives.com.