The HR Leadership
Transition Program

It is a pro bono, no cost career transition service from Relevante, built specifically for senior HR leaders (CHRO, CPO, VP of HR, HR Director, and Head of People level) who are in transition or planning a move. Qualifying participants are paired with their own dedicated Certified Career Coach and receive resume and LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, networking strategy, and offer negotiation support, nationwide, until they land.

It is completely free. There is no cost, no obligation, and nothing to buy. Relevante provides the program pro bono as a way of giving back to the HR community. Our only ask is that participants pay it forward to another HR leader when they are in a position to help.

The program is designed for senior, executive tier HR leaders: current or former CHROs, CPOs, VPs of HR or People, HR Directors, Heads of People, and Total Rewards, Benefits, or HR Business Partner leaders who are pursuing a corporate HR leadership role. It is a fit for HR leaders who are in transition now, exiting soon, or employed and quietly exploring a move.

No. The HR Leadership Transition Program is a complimentary Relevante initiative for individual HR leaders. It is separate from Relevante Outplacement Services, which is an employer sponsored, paid program that companies purchase for departing employees. If your former employer is offering outplacement, ask them about Relevante.

This particular program is reserved for senior, executive tier HR leaders, so it is not designed for early career HR generalists or specialists, recruiters, or talent acquisition coordinators. Because capacity is limited and every participant receives a dedicated coach, a brief fit conversation confirms whether the program is right for you. If it is not, we are glad to point you toward other Relevante resources.

Everything in a full Relevante outplacement engagement, delivered one to one by your dedicated coach: an executive resume and personal brand, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation and mock interviews, cover letters and application strategy, salary and offer negotiation, networking strategy and activation, and onboarding and first 90 days support.

One. You are matched with a single dedicated Certified Career Coach chosen for your function, industry, and location, and that same coach stays with you from kickoff through landing. No shared pool, no rotating roster, no chatbot.

Yes. The program is virtual first and available to US based HR leaders in all 50 states, delivered by video, phone, or email at your preference.

Yes, and many participants are. HR leaders are often the last ones standing after leading a reduction, and many want to begin a discreet search while still in seat. Every inquiry and engagement is treated confidentially.

Your coach can help you structure a fractional, interim, or consulting bridge while you pursue a full time role. The program itself is focused on HR leaders targeting corporate leadership roles rather than those building an independent consulting practice as their primary path.

Send your resume and a short note to outplacement@relevante.com, call 484-403-4121, submit the interest form on this page, or connect with us at a SHRM event, conference booth, or networking gathering. A member of our team responds within one to two business days.

There is no fixed time cap. Coaching continues at the same intensity until you land your next role, with the same dedicated coach throughout, and follow up continues into your first weeks on the job.

There is no catch. HR leaders spend their careers looking out for everyone else, and often no one is looking out for them. Relevante is deeply involved in the HR community, and this program is how we give back. The only thing we ask is that you pay it forward to another HR leader when you can.

No. Unlike most executive outplacement, which is only available if your employer provides it, you can apply to the HR Leadership Transition Program directly. No employer sponsorship is required.

Relevante partners with SHRM state councils, local SHRM chapters, and professional HR networks to make the program available to their members, and is exploring partnerships with universities that offer CHRO and executive HR certifications. Chapters and networks are welcome to reach out about collaborating.

A member of the Relevante team typically responds within one to two business days to schedule a brief, no pressure fit conversation.

Yes. Relevante actively collaborates with SHRM councils and chapters, HR networks, and academic programs offering executive HR certifications. Email outplacement@relevante.com to explore a partnership for your members or candidates.