Interim and Permanent CHRO Executive Search

Name: Flex HR, LLC - Human Resources Outsourcing and Solutions - Alpharetta | Atlanta, GA | Chicago, IL | Johns Creek
Address: 2440 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Atlanta, 30009, US
Telephone: 770-814-4225

What does Flex HR's CHRO search cover?

Flex Hr's Interim & Permanent CHRO Executive Search Program

Flex HR runs retained CHRO searches for companies across the United States. Hire a permanent people leader for the long term or bring in a proven interim CHRO to lead through a transition.

Flex HR places Chief Human Resources Officers on both a permanent and an interim basis.

Flex HR places Chief Human Resources Officers on both a permanent and an interim basis. We run a focused retained search, present a qualified slate of candidates, and stay involved through offer and onboarding. Companies choose Flex HR when the CHRO seat matters too much to fill with guesswork.

The Chief Human Resources Officer is no longer a back-office role. This leader owns culture, talent, compensation, compliance, and the people strategy that drives the business. Getting the hire right protects the company. Hiring the wrong person for this role is expensive. Flex HR treats every CHRO search as the high-stakes decision it is.

What is the difference between an interim and a permanent CHRO?

An interim CHRO steps into the top HR role full-time for a defined period, usually during a transition. A permanent CHRO is a long-term hire who owns people strategy for years.
Flex HR places both, and the two often connect.

An interim CHRO takes real ownership from the first week. They lead the team, make decisions, and hold the function steady, rather than advising from the sidelines.

A permanent CHRO search is a longer, retained process to find the leader who will shape your people strategy well into the future. Many companies start with an interim
CHRO to keep the function strong while Flex HR runs the permanent search in the background.

When should a company bring in an interim CHRO?

An interim CHRO should be brought in when the seat is empty and the work cannot wait. Common triggers are a sudden departure, a leave of absence, a merger or acquisition, or a transformation that needs senior HR leadership before a permanent
hire is ready.

An interim CHRO closes the gap without a drop in leadership. They stabilize the HR team, keep compliance and payroll on track, and often deliver quick wins that set up the
permanent leader to succeed. Engagements commonly run from a few months to most of a year, sized to your situation and the length of the permanent search.

How does Flex HR run a permanent CHRO search?

Flex HR builds each search around the impact the role must deliver, not a generic job description. We learn your business and culture, map the market, engage accomplished HR executives who are often not looking, assess them against your priorities, and present a focused slate.

We stay close through every stage, from the first conversation to offer, acceptance, and onboarding. Because our recruiters have sat in senior HR roles themselves, candidates are evaluated by people who understand the job from the inside, which is how a placement holds for the long term.

How is Flex HR different than a regular executive recruiting firm?

Flex HR has a broad employee base and HR consulting comprising experienced, tenured HR professionals. This is unlike a regular executive recruiting firm. Our specialty is in providing HR support for organizations. Flex HR works day in and day out with hundreds of clients to maintain their HR and payroll excellence, so our professionals are exposed to different state-by-state compliance rules, a wide range of HR technology, and many different HR-adjacent professionals like employee benefits brokers. This ensures top notch HR professionals, so whether you need an interim or permanent placement, we can find the right fit.

What CHRO placements has Flex HR made?

Flex HR has placed CHROs across industries, company sizes, and ownership structures. A few examples from many searches:

Permanent CHRO for a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company in Pennsylvania.
Interim CHRO for nine months at a 1,300-employee manufacturing firm in Texas.
Permanent CHRO for a 300-employee nonprofit in Pennsylvania.

Each search reflected the stage, sector, and leadership needs of the organization it served.

Who leads CHRO search at Flex HR?

Flex HR has a deep roster of HR executives that can step in and work for your company. Our executive search is led by Natalie Morrissey and Jody Kasza, two experienced executive search leaders.

Where does Flex HR conduct CHRO searches?

Flex HR is based in Atlanta and Chicago and conducts CHRO searches anywhere in the United States, including fully remote leadership roles.

Our two offices anchor deep networks across the Southeast and Midwest, and our reach extends nationwide. Companies in Pennsylvania, Texas, and well beyond have trusted Flex HR to find the HR leader they needed.

Frequently Asked Questions About CHRO Search

What is an interim CHRO?
An interim CHRO is an experienced human resources executive who steps into the top HR role full-time for a defined period, often during a leadership gap, a leave, a merger, or a transformation. They take direct ownership of HR strategy and daily decisions until a permanent leader is in place.

How long does an interim CHRO engagement last?
Interim CHRO engagements commonly run from a few months to most of a year, depending on the situation and the length of the permanent search. For example, Flex HR recently placed an interim CHRO for nine months at a 1,300-employee manufacturing firm in Texas.

Does Flex HR place permanent CHROs as well as interim?
Yes. Flex HR conducts retained searches for permanent CHROs. In certain cases, Flex
HR might place an interim leader first to keep the function steady while the permanent
search runs.

Where does Flex HR conduct CHRO searches?
Flex HR is based in Atlanta and Chicago and conducts CHRO searches anywhere in the United States, including fully remote leadership roles.

Talk through your CHRO search
Schedule a 25-minute intro call and we will walk through your needs and the best path forward, interim, permanent, or both.