Position Overview

The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the organization's overall business plan and strategic direction, specifically in the areas of talent management, organizational and performance management, learning and development, and benefits and compensation.

While reporting directly to the CEO, the CHRO provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team and stakeholders.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company's mission and strategic vision.
• Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.
• Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit or specialty group regarding key organizational and management issues.
• Work with the company's executive management team to establish a sound management succession plan that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.
• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, Learning & Talent Development, succession planning, retention, leadership development, compensation, and benefits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education and Experiences:

• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with 7+ or more years in a senior leadership role in human resources.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of functional HR disciplines and analytical skills are necessary to analyze various Human Resources and management issues, recommend and implement Human Resources policy and procedure changes, develop and administer the departmental budget, and interpret employment relations laws and regulations.
• Proven skills to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach cooperative exchange and positive outcomes with advanced skill in presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated project management and organization skills to handle multiple projects (small and large) with conflicting priorities and deliver projects on time with excellence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service focus and a proven appetite for uncovering talent.
• Have demonstrated technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and other HRIS systems.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to work out of the premier office tower from New York to Chicago at Key Tower in downtown Cleveland.
• Able to work independently or as a team member to assist HR, employees, and managers with special projects requiring the use of the HRIS systems.
• Strong collaboration skills – works well across functional areas—excellent relationship-building skills; able to collaborate with various levels of the organization.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Values We Seek

• Respect: Respect is shown by demonstrating a sense of self-awareness and reflecting on one's own words and actions to adapt, grow, and succeed. We embrace our differences while recognizing what brings us together.
• Collaboration: Collaboration begins with strengthening our relationships with our residents, owners, partners, and employees, relying on strong communication and a deep understanding of the values and needs of all those involved.
• Service-Focused: Understand what internal and external stakeholders value and anticipate their needs; strive to create a meaningful experience and build lasting relationships.
• Performance: Achieving exceptional performance requires us to work on the right things at the right time and stay aligned with our business fundamentals and priorities. It also requires us to understand the business – carefully and critically analyzing our performance and metrics and weighing options and risks before making decisions.

Expected Hours of Work & Travel

• Days and work hours are generally Monday through Friday but may require evening and/or weekend shifts.
• Frequent regional travel will be required, as necessary.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is solely based on job qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Background Check Process

Employment with Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. is contingent on successfully passing a complete background check process, including reference, pre-employment drug testing, credit, and criminal background review.

About The Millennia Companies

Founder and Chief Executive Officer Frank T. Sinito entered the real estate business in 1985 with the purchase of a 14-unit multifamily development in Northeast Ohio, handling all aspects of property management and developing a passion for providing exemplary and caring service to residents. From this start, Sinito went on to acquire additional apartment developments, and, in 1995, he founded The Millennia Companies® (Millennia), a high-performance business enterprise that has grown to operate in a diverse set of sectors; opportunities exist in multifamily real estate development, property management, commercial real estate, hospitality and more. We invite you to thrive in your career here as we serve thousands of residents, clients, and customers throughout our dynamic group of companies.

You can make a difference at Millennia. Do you value respect, service, performance, and collaboration? These values drive our culture and success, and we recruit employees who embody them. When you join our team, you will be part of an environment that fosters growth and enables excellence. While supporting close to 300 properties located in 27 states with more than 30,000 units you will also meet passionate employees who work together to advance our mission and create a culture of excellence recognized by industry associations. In 2020, Millennia ranked #1 on the Affordable Housing Finance (AHF) list of Top 10 Companies Completing Substantial Rehabilitation, #4 on the AHF list of Top 50 Affordable Housing Owners, and #18 on the Multi-Housing News list of Top Developers.