What is a fractional CHRO?
A fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), also known as a Chief People Officer (CPO), allows organizations to access high-level HR expertise on a part-time basis, providing strategic guidance without the need for a full-time executive. By leveraging a fractional CHRO, companies can benefit from the experience and knowledge of a seasoned HR leader without the cost of a full-time hire. This can be particularly valuable for smaller organizations or those in need of specialized HR support for a specific project or initiative. Fractional CHROs can help drive organizational growth, optimize HR functions, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
Additionally, as a company matures into readiness for a full time in house HR function, a fractional CHRO can help the organization design and establish that department, providing initial guidance to incoming HR leadership and providing continuity through that transition.
With their expertise in leadership development, organizational design, and workforce analytics, fractional CHROs can help drive organizational growth; play a crucial role in building, scaling, and optimizing an organization’s human resources function; and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
Day-to-day responsibilities of a CHRO typically include:
Recruiting and onboarding
Talent management
Managing workforce learning and development programs
Overseeing employee benefits
Developing and overseeing workforce policies and procedures
Advising managers on personnel issues
Ensuring compliance with labor laws
