The OpportunityThis is a seat at the table for a people leader who wants to shape something - not just maintain it.
As CHRO, you will own the full people strategy for a complex, multi-brand, multi-state organization at a pivotal stage of growth. You'll work directly alongside the executive team to build the culture, structure, and talent engine that allows InterDent to become the employer of choice across every market we serve.
This role is based in
Vancouver, WA or El Segundo, CA, with regular travel to the alternate location and occasional field travel across our network.
Key Responsibilities- People Strategy - Design and drive a comprehensive HR strategy aligned to InterDent's growth goals, brand portfolio, and workforce complexity across eight states.
- Culture & Engagement - Shape the employee experience from onboarding to advancement, building a culture where people stay, grow, and deliver their best work.
- Workforce Planning - Partner with operational leaders to anticipate talent needs across the business.
- Total Rewards - Develop and continuously refine competitive compensation, benefits, and incentive programs that attract and retain top performers.
- Employee Relations & Compliance - Maintain a proactive, best-practice ER environment that protects employees and the organization while keeping the business moving.
- Organizational Design - Conduct regular assessments of structure, roles, and processes - and act on what you find.
- HR Operations & Analytics - Establish KPIs, measure what matters, and use data to drive continuous improvement across all HR functions.
- Executive Partnership - Serve as a trusted advisor to the C-Suite on workforce decisions, organizational changes, and people-related risk.
Experience- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including strategic, talent management, and/or business development scope
- Demonstrated success building and leading HR teams across multiple functions: Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Compliance, and Communications
- Experience developing enterprise-level HR strategy in direct partnership with C-Suite leadership
- Healthcare or multi-site service industry experience strongly preferred
Education & Credentials- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
Skills & Approach- A business-minded operator who understands that HR exists to make the organization better - not just more compliant
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels, from frontline teams to the board
- Analytically driven: comfortable setting KPIs, reading the data, and making the case for change
- Experienced change manager who can lead organizational transitions with clarity and care
Why InterDent- Established, stable organization with genuine growth momentum
- Meaningful mission - accessible oral healthcare for underserved and everyday communities alike
- Multi-brand platform offering complexity, variety, and real strategic influence
- Direct access to executive leadership and decision-making
