Director of Human Resources / CHRO Successor
400 South Hope Street Floor 3 Los Angeles, CA 90071 US
Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic, empathetic, and results-driven HR leader to join our Senior Management team as Director of Human Resources, with a clear succession path to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) within 18+ months. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of HR at a growing commercial bank by developing a high-performing HR team and embedding a culture of partnership, accountability, and care.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- A thoughtful leader who balances strategic vision with hands-on execution and is process oriented.
- A coach and mentor who inspires growth in others.
- A business-minded HR professional who understands how to drive performance and manage risk.
- A future CHRO with the presence, judgment, and integrity to lead at the executive level.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the REVP of HR and executive leadership, preparing to assume full HR leadership responsibilities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small but capable HR team, elevating their capabilities to meet evolving business needs.
- Foster a culture of empathy, accountability, and excellence across the HR function.
- Partner with business leaders to align HR strategy with the bank’s growth goals—from $4B to $7B in assets.
- Strengthen HR’s role as both a business accelerator and a risk manager, ensuring compliance and protecting the bank from employment-related risks.
- Oversee and improve execution of performance management processes to ensure consistency and impact.
- Conduct or oversee an HR compliance audit to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Maintain and enhance existing compensation and performance management frameworks.
- Design and lead recruitment strategies that attract top talent, directly supporting business growth and operational excellence.
HR Functional Leadership
The Director will oversee and continuously improve all core HR functions, including:
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning – Align hiring strategies with business needs and future growth.
- Employee Relations – Promote a positive, compliant, and respectful workplace culture.
- Learning & Development – Build a learning culture that supports employee growth and leadership development.
- Organizational Development – Support change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
- HR Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure adherence to employment laws and internal policies.
- HR Policies & Procedures – Maintain clear, consistent, and up-to-date HR policies.
- HR Metrics & Analytics – Use data to inform decisions and demonstrate HR’s impact on business outcomes.
- Payroll function and ancillary reporting necessary for Bank Management, Finance and Compliance.
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HR role.
- Experience in commercial banking, investment banking, or financial services strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead and develop HR teams in dynamic, regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and risk mitigation in financial services.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; able to lead with both firmness and empathy.
- Demonstrated success in building HR functions that are seen as strategic business partners.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or HR certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
Job Requirements
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HR role.
Experience in commercial banking, investment banking, or financial services strongly preferred.
Proven ability to lead and develop HR teams in dynamic, regulated environments.
Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and risk mitigation in financial services.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; able to lead with both firmness and empathy.
Demonstrated success in building HR functions that are seen as strategic business partners.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or HR certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alexis Cabero
Branch Manager
As Branch Manager, Alexis Cabero focuses on identifying talent for a variety of industries including medical devices, administrative support, customer service, engineering, and human resources. Graduating from The University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Arts and Digital Media, Alexis’ recruiting career began in 2014 while staffing for assisted living facilities, where she matched passionate healthcare professionals to provide personal non-medical care for home care clients. Alexis is passionate about helping others recognize their potential, and does so by using a thorough discovery process with her candidates to better understand what areas they excel in and providing opportunities exclusive to Marquee Staffing.
While out of office, Alexis enjoys spending her free time with family and her six dogs.