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Orlando Health

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) - Lakeland

Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Chief Human Resources Officer Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital About Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital Set to open in 2026, Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital will be a

seven-story, state-of-the-art facility

located at the southeast corner of Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road. The hospital will feature:

302 inpatient beds

(more than double the originally announced 136)

30 ICU/progressive care rooms

16 birthing suites

with shelled space for a future NICU

48-bed emergency department

Full-service

imaging, lab, pharmacy, dining, and gift shop

This expansion reflects Orlando Health’s commitment to meeting the needs of one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities with

high-quality, outcomes-based care .

Position Summary The

CHRO

provides strategic HR leadership to the Lakeland Highlands Hospital and surrounding regional operations. This role partners with executive and site leadership to attract, develop, and retain top talent while aligning HR strategies with business goals and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead regional

people and culture strategy

aligned with system-wide goals.

Drive

team member engagement , retention, and workforce planning initiatives.

Oversee

talent pipeline , succession planning, and performance management.

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on HR and business strategy.

Manage regional HR operations including recruitment, compensation, development, and engagement.

Foster strong relationships with site leadership to proactively address business challenges.

Lead

change management

efforts, including assimilation of team members from mergers or expansions.

Ensure compliance with HR policies and promote a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required ; Master’s degree preferred.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP

certification preferred.

Minimum of

10 years of progressive HR experience , with

7 years in leadership .

Healthcare or service industry experience strongly preferred.

Proven expertise across HR disciplines including employee relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and organizational development.

Why Join Orlando Health?

Be part of a

transformational healthcare initiative

in Lakeland.

Work alongside

engaged leadership

and contribute to shaping a new hospital culture.

Opportunity to

see the impact of your work firsthand

in a growing community.

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