Chief Human Resources Officer

Interim Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)Location: Houston, TX, remote position with international travel,

Compensation: Competitive, to be specified during the screening process

Start: Immediate / as soon as available

Contract type: Full-time employment

Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing international industrial group with operations across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region. The business is undergoing significant transformation and requires immediate senior HR leadership to support its global growth and integration agenda. With more than 1,700 employees at multiple international sites, the company combines innovation, precision engineering, and customer-focused service to meet demanding client needs.

The Role

The Interim Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will join the executive leadership team for a defined period to provide strategic and operational HR leadership during a critical phase of growth and transformation. The role requires a seasoned HR executive with the ability to quickly assess the situation, stabilise processes, and implement solutions that ensure business continuity while laying the foundation for long-term success.

Reporting lines:

• Direct reports: 1
• Indirect reports: 7 (HR leaders across international sites)
• Reporting to: Group CEO

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of HR leadership experience, ideally in industrial/manufacturing or multi-site environments
• Strong background in leading organizations through transformation, post-merger integration, or restructuring
• Proven ability to quickly adapt and deliver impact in interim or transitional leadership assignments
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to balance urgent priorities with strategic oversight
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and align stakeholders quickly
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
• High flexibility and willingness to travel internationally

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate HR leadership and ensure stability of global HR operations during a period of transition
• Review and refine the company’s HR structures, processes, and systems to support rapid scaling
• Oversee talent acquisition and critical workforce planning to address urgent business needs
• Support leadership development, succession, and retention of key talent in a transitional context
• Guide cultural alignment and change management initiatives across multiple countries
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour regulations and manage HR risk exposure
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Committee on people and organizational matters
• Prepare the organization for the handover to a long-term HR leadership solution

Benefits

• Competitive interim remuneration package
• Opportunity to play a decisive role during a critical transformation phase
• High visibility within the leadership team and across the global organization
• Collaborative, international environment

Please note that we are looking for someone who is based in Houston, TX.

Please note that international manufacturing experience is a must.