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 international manufacturing experience is a must.

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