Chief Human Resources Officer

Osaic Careers

Human Capital Opportunity in Financial Services

Chief Human Resources Officer

Location:

18700 N Hayden Rd, Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

This position is not open to remote candidates.

Schedule: Osaic has returned to the office on a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 4 days weekly in the office. Applicants located within 40 miles of the 5 hubs listed above must be willing to work this schedule.

Role Type: Full-time


POSITION:

The Chief People Officer (CPO) will be responsible for continuing to develop and enhance all aspects of Human Resources for Osaic as the company moves into the next phase of growth and transformation. Osaic is seeking a rare combination of operator, architect, and trusted advisor. The CPO will serve as a key advisor and partner to the CEO and Board of Directors on all human capital matters and will be an integral part of the senior leadership team. Osaic’s human resources goals and objectives are a key element of the organization's strategic plan, and the CPO will work closely with the CEO and senior executive team to support the company’s continued evolution.

Osaic is seeking an individual with strategic Human Resources experience, a can-do attitude, and a hands-on willingness to get things done. Crucially, the next CPO should have experience leading a high-performance culture and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and accountability-based work environment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to establish credibility at all levels of the organization; strong communication skills and influencing capability; excellent business acumen; sound judgment; and the ability to lead by example. Broad-based knowledge of HR programs and strategies is required, including all aspects of talent management, succession planning, organizational development and change management, total rewards, and culture building. Experience working with a board of directors and successfully interfacing with a Compensation Committee is a plus.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function and act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the leadership team;
• Establish and implement HR practices that effectively communicate and support Osaic’s mission, vision, and values and promote a shared company culture;

• Effectively balance the implementation of the strategic HR vision with day-to-day management of all HR functions at the corporate and business unit levels; act as a player-coach across the organization;

• Partner with business unit leaders to establish progressive HR programs that have a practical, measurable impact and provide business value;

• Drive a forward thinking, people centric culture;

• Ensure the appropriate level of HR infrastructure and information systems/technologies to support various HR practices; provide and use data & analytics to support HR and business decision-making;

• Solve for people and talent; ensure that Osaic has effective talent acquisition, development, and succession management programs in place

• Attract, retain, and develop a diverse and well-regarded HR team;

• Build deep partnership with the business and become a student of the industry to develop a deep understanding of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Fifteen-plus years of Human Resources Business Partner and specialist experience; an accomplished HR professional with a creative and analytical mind capable of driving organizational and cultural change;

• Several years of recent experience as a CPO or key divisional HR leader in a high-growth organization; private equity experience is preferred;

• Proven ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and engage the board on key human capital issues;

• Demonstrated capability to manage enterprise evolution in a rapidly scaling, acquisition-driven environment and prepare the organization for public‑company expectations;

• Foundational experience in a best in class organization known for transformation and innovation; experience in financial services and particularly wealth management is helpful; experience in other industries such as technology, retail/ecommerce, etc. is of interest;

• Champion an enterprise shift toward AI-driven ways of working, integrating AI literacy, workforce capability building, and change leadership to ensure responsible and scalable adoption;

• Deep exposure to all facets of the HR function, including executive compensation and rewards, talent management, workforce planning, organizational development, and employee relations;

• Experience garnering people insights to identify business opportunities and inform HR initiatives;

• Previous contribution to guiding strategic and operational change/growth in an organization;

• Flexibility to meet and embrace varying leadership styles and preferences;

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree and/or certifications in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development/Behavior, and/or I/O Psychology desirable.