Chief Human Resources Officer

Overview

Job Summary

EDA Overview

Join the NJEDA and help lead New Jersey to sustainable economic growth, fostering equitable opportunities and vibrant communities. We offer hybrid work, a supportive culture, and robust benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and extensive wellness programs. Make a tangible impact and shape New Jersey's future with innovative economic development at NJEDA.

Job Overview

• Set the EDA’s talent strategy across the organization by developing and executing HR strategies, including talent development, employee engagement, recruitment, succession, and workforce planning, to enable NJEDA goals.
• Oversee recruitment, HR operations, compensation, benefits, professional development, and performance evaluation processes, ensuring compliance while fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
• Manage the HR team and collaborate cross-functionally across divisions to support innovation, transparency, and high performance, positioning the EDA as a best-in-class employer.

$155,200 - $194,000

Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a manager's approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

Responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic advisor and business partner to senior leadership, shaping workforce strategy, organizational design, and talent development to drive business objectives.
• Strengthen HR systems, processes, and infrastructure to improve organizational and employee performance, as well as improve HR efficiencies in a manner that helps to retain top talent and reduce legal risks.
• Lead day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, performance management, compensation management, and the development of HR policies that align with the EDA’s mission and strategic vision.

Projects:

• Lead organization-wide initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and talent development, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture, including but not limited to modernization of talent management programs and compensation strategies.
• Oversee strategic projects, including compensation structuring, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Manage compliance-related projects, such as mandatory trainings, corporate policies, and performance evaluation systems, to support organizational transformation

Goals and Objectives:

• Foster an inclusive, safe, and positive organizational culture that promotes continuous learning and improvement.
• Align HR initiatives with broader organizational goals, establishing clear KPIs to measure success in talent acquisition, employee satisfaction, retention, and adherence to policies that exceed industry standards.
• Develop efficient communication methods between departments, and advise senior leadership on key personnel matters, including workforce planning, compensation strategy, and organizational design.

Collaboration and Cross-Divisional Interaction:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, fostering collaboration across divisions to align talent management, organizational development, and policy management with organizational goals.
• Effectively work with colleagues and senior leaders to drive mutual respect and accountability when making strategic, tactical and operational decisions. Foster strong relationships through exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship management skills

Reporting Structure:

• Report to the Senior Vice President of Business Support, who is a member of Executive Committee, providing strategic input on HR issues impacting the entire organization.
• Serve as a member of the Authority’s Operating Committee

Skills and Qualifications

Skills:

• Strategic workforce planning, headcount budgeting, and financial forecasting
• Expertise in HR-related legal and compliance practices, including federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., New Jersey Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act, NJ Law against discrimination)
• Talent acquisition, market acumen, compensation, benefits, and development programs
• Strong analytical skills to address complex HR issues, providing data-driven insights to influence leadership decisions.
• Strong relationship and trust building skill set, offering critical problem-solving skills and the ability to strategically prioritize business and people topics.

EDA Leadership Profile

• Talent Management: Acquires, develops, and manages high-performing teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partners effectively across boundaries and functions
• Vision-Driven Results : Drives a clear vision and strategic thinking for achieving results.
• Innovation and Change: Encourages new ideas, opportunities for change, and motivates team members

Certifications:

• SPHR/GPHR, SHRM – SCP preferred.
• CCP, CEBS, APTD preferred.
• CEBS preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of human resources leadership experience with breadth and depth across the full suite of HR functions including compensation, performance management, workforce development, talent acquisition, succession planning, HR operations change management, employee relations and employee engagement required; 5 years managerial/supervisory experience required.
• Preferred experience leading an HR organization as a CHRO, or equivalent title.
• Background in government a plus
• Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree (i.e. MBA, Master in HR Management, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and/or additional job-related experience is preferred

Software/Tools Proficiency:

• HRIS (required) ADP preferred.
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Workforce analytics and planning
• Applicant tracking (iCIMS)
• LinkedIn or similar talent solution tools
• NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

Additional Information

• Minimal physical demands and ability to work out normal business hours.
• Travel expected when necessary for business operations .

Certificates And Licenses Required

• Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.

This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.

NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.

NJ SAME Program

In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.

The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here . If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.

This posting open to eligible applicants regardless of SAME eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Requirements

• Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
• Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website.
• Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.