Executive Search CHRO

Location: Austin Metro Area
Compensation: $300000 $375000 base salary performance-based bonus equity

Our client a private equity-backed technology company in the Austin metro area is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead its people strategy talent development and HR operations. As the company scales the CHRO will play a critical role in fostering a high-performance culture implementing best-in-class HR practices and ensuring the alignment of human capital initiatives with business objectives.

As CHRO you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for building and optimizing HR processes driving workforce planning and enhancing talent acquisition retention and leadership development. You will work closely with the CEO and private equity sponsors to ensure the companys people strategy supports its aggressive growth objectives.

• Strategic HR Leadership Develop and implement human capital strategies that align with the companys business goals and growth initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention Lead executive recruiting workforce planning and employer branding to attract and retain top-tier technology talent.
• Culture & Employee Engagement Shape a high-performance values-driven culture that fosters employee engagement and organizational success.
• Compensation Benefits & Equity Design Develop competitive compensation structures benefits programs and executive incentive plans to drive performance and retention.
• HR Operations & Compliance Oversee HR policies labor laws compliance requirements and best practices for an efficient and scalable HR function.
• Leadership Development & Succession Planning Implement training programs leadership pipelines and succession planning strategies to develop and retain key talent.
• M&A & Integration Support organizational design change management and cultural integration for acquisitions and rapid expansion.

• 15 years of HR leadership experience with prior CHRO or senior HR executive experience in a private equity-backed technology SaaS or software company preferred.
• Deep expertise in scaling HR functions for high-growth organizations including talent strategy culture transformation and leadership development.
• Experience working with private equity firms including driving value creation optimizing organizational structure and aligning HR with business strategy.
• Proven ability to lead through change in fast-paced innovative environments.
• Strong experience managing executive compensation incentive plans and equity structures.
• Ability to build relationships with senior executives investors and key stakeholders.
• Experience integrating HR strategies post-M&A to drive synergy and cultural alignment.
• MBA SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.

• Play a key leadership role in a high-growth PE-backed technology company shaping the organizations people strategy and culture.
• Competitive compensation package including:
  • Base Salary: $300000 $375000
  • Performance-Based Bonus (50-100% of base salary)
  • Equity Participation (significant upside potential in a PE-backed structure)
• Work closely with private equity sponsors and executive leadership to drive HR transformation and long-term success.