Windwalker Group, LLC is a growing multi-sector business with an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead the Human Resources function. We encourage applicants with experience in startup environments, entrepreneurial or high-growth organizations to apply.

Job Summary:

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) serves as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to the CEO to ensure Windwalker continues to build a diverse, inclusive, and strong People First culture across today's organization with an eye toward future growth. The CHRO also provides the executive management team strategic leadership on short- and long-term human resources goals supporting the overall business plan. The CHRO will be responsible for the entire continuum of HR leadership, specifically in talent management, change management, organizational development, succession planning, employee and labor relations, and rewards and recognition. The CHRO will lead the Human Resources team to work collaboratively with leaders to achieve business results through best practices for HR service delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Shapes, nurtures, and champions Windwalker’s People First culture to create a competitive employer brand that attracts and retains the best talent.

Actively participates in strategic and operational planning by developing, prioritizing, and executing strategic human resources goals and objectives.

Serves as a strategic business advisor to People First Managers regarding key organizational and management issues.

Identifies and analyzes trends and metrics for the organization’s human resource and talent management functions to develop solutions, programs, and policies to deliver business objectives.

Researches, develops, and implements competitive HR programs that positively impact recruitment, retention, and morale, in areas including but not limited to compensation, benefits, performance, and employee recognition.

Oversees the administration and compliance of collective bargaining agreement(s), including grievance procedures.

Leads the Human Resources team in implementing all initiatives and projects associated with a comprehensive administration of the Human Resources function.

Develops HR team capabilities and promotes professional development and growth of the HR team.

Required Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum 10 years of progressive responsibility and work experience in Human Resources with at least 5 years in a management/leadership role.

Solid functional expertise across all areas of Human Resources, including talent management, change management, organizational development, strategic workforce planning, employee and labor relations, and rewards and recognition.

Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Exceptional conflict management skills.

Robust understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies.

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect and interpret business strategies to effectively drive people initiatives that enhance business performance.

Able to operate at both a strategic and operational level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field preferred.

S/PHR or SHRM S/CP Certification or other HR Certifications are a plus.

About Windwalker Group:

Windwalker Group is an award-winning, Minority Owned 8(a) small business with more than 25 years of experience in getting our customers ready – ready to grow, ready to thrive, and ready for what’s next. We offer physical and cybersecurity solutions that prepare and safeguard our customers.

We also provide proven learning and training solutions that are tailored to our customers’ needs. We offer professional services solutions that help our customers meet a variety of business objectives and strengthen the workforce. We provide project management and consulting solutions that guide customer initiatives to success. We offer high quality multimedia and web solutions that visualize and communicate our customers’ vision. And we deliver technology support and guidance that optimizes our customers capabilities.

In short, we offer a portfolio of solutions to ensure your organization is prepared to thrive.

Windwalker exists to optimize opportunities for individuals and organizations to ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL by providing expert services and visionary solutions across our multiple business sectors.

Protection & Preparedness: SECURE YOUR POTENTIAL

Windwalker Provides unparalleled service in building security design, concierge services, security guards and access control, and cybersecurity. Our People First culture provides a competitive edge to SECURE our partner organization’s needs.

Learn More About Us at www.windwalker.com

Windwalker is an inclusive equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and/or local employment laws.