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Executive Compensation Highlight: Head of Human Resources, Science & Technology Sectors

Written by Clark Waterfall | Apr 17, 2019 3:37:04 PM

A recently completed search for a Head of Human Resources for a Northeast-based diversified holding company focused on venture creation within the life science and technology sectors presented the following executive compensation insights

the Highlights:

  • Title/Function: Head of Human Resources (CHrO / VP - Human Resources)
  • Ownership structure & size: Diversified Operator of Portfolio Companies
  • Industry:  Life Sciences & Technology
  • Location: Northeast Region USA

As executive search consultants, a by product of our expertise is creating a wealth of knowledge on executive compensation.

When we complete an assignment, we aggregate the compensation data we have collected across the search, and share it with the executive talent community from which it came. In this case, in Q1, 2018 we completed a Head of Human Resources (CHrO / VP) search for a diversified holding company located in the Northeast Region of the US operating in the life sciences and technology sectors.

To support our talent strategy, we focused on the target talent pool comprising those who either currently or in recent past roles held titles of VP of Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer, Head of Human Resources, Human Resources Director, Head of People, and a host of related senior executive roles. 

Executive Compensation Survey Data - Head of Human Resources, Northeast, Q1 2018

Bonus Structures:

As a multiple of base salary vs. as a fraction of base salary

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