Chief Human Resources Officer

Overview

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping and evolving the culture of a growing, innovative firm? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can lead, inspire, and build a workplace that fosters inclusivity, innovation, and employee well-being? If so, we want you to join BerryDunn as our Chief Culture and Engagement Officer (CCEO)!

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the CCEO is integral to BerryDunn’s continued success by driving the strategic vision for our Culture and Engagement initiatives. This role leads a talented team dedicated to enhancing the employee experience at every stage of their journey. From HR and Talent Management to DEIBA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility), Employee Engagement, and Learning and Development (L&D), the CCEO ensures that our culture, engagement, and talent strategies align with the firm’s business goals.

You Will

• Lead with Purpose: Champion BerryDunn’s culture by creating an environment that prioritizes inclusivity, innovation, and the well-being of our employees.
• Strategic Vision: Work alongside our Senior Leadership Team to craft and implement workforce plans that align with our broader strategic goals.
• Talent Development: Forecast talent needs, address gaps, and lead programs that help our employees grow and succeed in their careers.
• Employee Well-being: Ensure that our benefits, wellness programs, and employee assistance initiatives continue to enhance our employee experience.
• Engagement & Growth: Foster an engaged, cohesive, and high-performance culture, while developing learning and talent programs that support both individual and firm growth.
• Inclusive Leadership: Partner with the DEIBA Council and drive initiatives that make BerryDunn a place where all employees feel they belong and can thrive.
• Impactful Decision Making: Provide strategic insights on compensation, employee relations, and M&A integration, ensuring alignment with our core values and long-term objectives.
• Drive Organizational Change: Be a change agent by anticipating needs, delivering high-impact solutions, and leveraging metrics to guide decisions.

You Have

You are a seasoned leader with at least 10 years of experience in a senior HR leadership role, with expertise spanning HR Operations, Compensation, Talent Management, DEIBA, Employee Engagement, and Learning and Development. You bring a strategic business mindset, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to influence and inspire across all levels of the organization. Your deep understanding of business and talent trends, combined with your passion for creating an inclusive, thriving work environment, makes you the perfect fit for this role.

What You Bring:

• Proven, successful track record of leading large teams and aligning culture and engagement strategies with business objectives.
• Expertise in talent forecasting, organizational development, and employee relations.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and use metrics to shape culture and engagement strategies.
• Strong financial acumen to balance resources and investments in talent initiatives.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership and employees at all levels.
• Legal literacy and risk management awareness to ensure compliance and ethical integrity across the firm.
• BS in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 10 years of senior management experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, DEIBA, and L&D.
• A proven ability to build strong relationships and create a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• A passion for employee well-being, growth, and inclusivity.

Compensation Details

The base salary range targeted for this role is $240,000 - $270,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications in excess of the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

BerryDunn Benefits & Culture

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.

“BerryDunn” is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. BDMP Assurance, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and consulting services to their clients.

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Salary : $240,000 - $270,000