East 57th Street Partners
Chief Human Resources Officer
East 57th Street Partners, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Location:
Atlanta, GA (Hybrid Schedule – 3 Days On-Site)
Industry:
SaaS / Technology
Company Type:
Private Equity–Backed Platform
Overview Our client, a high-growth
SaaS platform company backed by a leading private equity firm , is seeking a
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
to join the executive leadership team. The CHRO will play a critical role in building a scalable people infrastructure to support the company’s rapid expansion, strategic acquisitions, and evolving organizational needs.
This is a highly visible and strategic position responsible for aligning human capital initiatives with business goals, strengthening culture, and driving performance across a technology-driven, entrepreneurial organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partner to the CEO & PE Sponsor:
Serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, advising on organizational design, talent strategy, and change management to support aggressive growth and value creation goals.
Talent Strategy & Development:
Build and lead high-impact recruiting, performance management, and leadership development programs to attract, retain, and upskill top talent in a competitive SaaS environment.
M&A Integration:
Lead the people and culture workstreams during acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of teams, systems, and compensation structures.
Culture & Engagement:
Foster a dynamic, mission-driven culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Drive initiatives that strengthen engagement across remote and hybrid teams.
Compensation & Benefits:
Design scalable and competitive total rewards programs, including base compensation, incentive plans, and equity participation aligned with company performance.
HR Infrastructure:
Develop modern HR systems and analytics to support growth, compliance, and decision-making across the enterprise.
Change & Organizational Effectiveness:
Guide the company through organizational transformation as it scales, ensuring alignment between people, process, and technology.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a
CHRO, VP of HR, or Head of People
capacity in a
SaaS or technology-driven organization .
Proven experience supporting
private equity–backed
or
high-growth, acquisition-oriented environments .
Strong track record in
building HR infrastructure , scaling organizations from ~100 to 500+ employees, and leading culture transformation.
Deep understanding of compensation design, performance management, and leadership development in fast-paced environments.
Outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Compensation Competitive base salary plus annual bonus and long-term equity participation.
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Atlanta, GA (Hybrid Schedule – 3 Days On-Site)
Industry:
SaaS / Technology
Company Type:
Private Equity–Backed Platform
Overview Our client, a high-growth
SaaS platform company backed by a leading private equity firm , is seeking a
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
to join the executive leadership team. The CHRO will play a critical role in building a scalable people infrastructure to support the company’s rapid expansion, strategic acquisitions, and evolving organizational needs.
This is a highly visible and strategic position responsible for aligning human capital initiatives with business goals, strengthening culture, and driving performance across a technology-driven, entrepreneurial organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partner to the CEO & PE Sponsor:
Serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, advising on organizational design, talent strategy, and change management to support aggressive growth and value creation goals.
Talent Strategy & Development:
Build and lead high-impact recruiting, performance management, and leadership development programs to attract, retain, and upskill top talent in a competitive SaaS environment.
M&A Integration:
Lead the people and culture workstreams during acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of teams, systems, and compensation structures.
Culture & Engagement:
Foster a dynamic, mission-driven culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Drive initiatives that strengthen engagement across remote and hybrid teams.
Compensation & Benefits:
Design scalable and competitive total rewards programs, including base compensation, incentive plans, and equity participation aligned with company performance.
HR Infrastructure:
Develop modern HR systems and analytics to support growth, compliance, and decision-making across the enterprise.
Change & Organizational Effectiveness:
Guide the company through organizational transformation as it scales, ensuring alignment between people, process, and technology.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a
CHRO, VP of HR, or Head of People
capacity in a
SaaS or technology-driven organization .
Proven experience supporting
private equity–backed
or
high-growth, acquisition-oriented environments .
Strong track record in
building HR infrastructure , scaling organizations from ~100 to 500+ employees, and leading culture transformation.
Deep understanding of compensation design, performance management, and leadership development in fast-paced environments.
Outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Compensation Competitive base salary plus annual bonus and long-term equity participation.
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