Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CAI Software builds purpose-built solutions that help manufacturers, processors, and distributors accelerate performance through a connected, AI-assisted ecosystem. The temporary Global HR Consultant will serve as a strategic partner to the CHRO, lead strategic HR priorities, standardize HR operations, support workforce planning and development, and drive AI and self-service technology adoption across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CHRO, helping translate broader business strategy into a coherent, prioritized HR agenda
- Represent the CHRO in cross-functional forums and initiatives, ensuring HR's priorities are reflected and well-executed
- Provide regular visibility into program status, risks, and progress across the HR portfolio for executive stakeholders
- Personally lead and drive execution across a portfolio of concurrent HR initiatives, balancing strategic oversight with direct, hands-on involvement
- Scale talent acquisition and onboarding programs to support organizational growth
- Drive workforce planning efforts, ensuring the organization is resourced appropriately and efficiently
- Lead the standardization of core HR processes, policies, and documentation to improve consistency, compliance, and scalability
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in existing HR operations
- Design and invest in employee training and development programs that build organizational capability
- Partner with business leaders to identify skill gaps and build solutions to close them
- Champion the responsible adoption of AI across HR functions, identifying practical use cases that improve efficiency, employee experience, as well as Talent Strategy in an AI-driven organization
- Lead the build-out of next-generation employee and manager self-service platforms
Skills
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience within complex, multi-site, global organizations, including exposure to both strategic HR leadership and hands-on program delivery
- 5+ years leading HR teams and/or HR Business Partner functions across multiple locations or regions
- Experience within a Software as a Service and Private Equity organization
- Experience supporting global operations and navigating diverse employment practices, cultures, and regulatory environments
- Demonstrated ability to operate at multiple altitudes — equally effective setting strategy and executing the details
- Experience supporting or partnering closely with senior HR or business executives
- Strong track record leading cross-functional HR initiatives from concept through execution
- Familiarity with modern HR technology and a genuine interest and/or experience in applying AI/automation to HR operations
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, high-growth, fast-paced environment
- Ability to excel strategically, operationally, and tactically
- Excellent judgment and discretion, including with confidential and sensitive workforce matters
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to flex between executive-level narrative and ground-level detail
- Proven experience leading integraton in an M&A environment
- Experience in a Chief of Staff, HR Business Partner, or HR Consultant capacity supporting a CHRO or senior HR leader
- Background in organizational design, policy simplification, or HR process standardization
- Exposure to workforce planning that spans both employee and contingent/contractor populations
- Experience contributing to or leading employee/manager self-service technology rollouts
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