Chief Human Resources Officer

A long-standing, successful CPG company in Suffolk County is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead people strategy and hands-on HR operations for a multi-site, largely field-based workforce. The company runs a direct store-delivery operation across multiple facilities serving the greater New York metro region. This blended strategic and operational role sits on the executive leadership team. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the warehouse floor. This role will sit on site in their Suffolk County office, Monday-Friday, with occasional travel (1-2x per month) to their other sites in NYC area.Key Responsibilities:Serve as a strategic advisor to the President and executive team, translating business goals into workforce strategy and organizational designDirect high-volume recruiting and retention for CDL Class B drivers, merchandisers, warehouse associates, and sales professionalsResolve employee relations matters and coach leaders on performance management and consistent policy applicationDesign and manage competitive compensation, benefits, payroll, and leave programs across hourly and salaried populationsEnsure full compliance with federal, New York (State and City), and Connecticut employment law, including wage-and-hour, paid leave, FMLA, DOT, and OSHAModernize HR systems (HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking) and maintain policies and the employee handbook across facilitiesRequired:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field13+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior/executive rolesProven experience supporting an operational, multi-site workforce, ideally in distribution, logistics, CPG, food and beverage, or a comparable field-based environmentDeep knowledge of federal, New York, and Connecticut employment lawTrack record of overseeing high-volume recruiting and retention for hourly and field rolesPreferred:Master's degree and/or SHRM-SCP / SPHR certificationExperience with direct-store-delivery (DSD), fleet, warehouse, or transportation operations, including DOT and OSHA environmentsExperience in a family-owned or founder-led businessFamiliarity with modern HRIS/payroll platforms and HR analyticsExperience in a non-union environment is preferredBased on experience the base salary range is $200-$275k.