CEO to HR: "You are simply only here to advise me..."

I largely agree with David. However if this CEO thinks he runs the company he is wrong. Self employed one man bands run the company he has a community of staff that run it. HR has a contribution to make, not least of all avoiding legal action. mentally my response would be, I handle the human resources of this company you just make decisions and take the glory. I would handle him or her as any other employee, with respect and gentle nudging. Offer advice, ask them to share their decisions and how they used or ignored your advice, reflect back to them the impact of this, repeat. essentially maintain your professionalism and gently coach them. Seems the ego of this CEO needs to believe they are the most important, that's a them issue. It may also be a company issue and so keep looking for other opportunities whilst doing your role well.

I largely agree with David. However if this CEO thinks he runs the company he is wrong. Self employed one man bands run the company he has a community of staff that run it. HR has a contribution to make, not least of all avoiding legal action. mentally my response would be, I handle the human resources of this company you just make decisions and take the glory. I would handle him or her as any other employee, with respect and gentle nudging. Offer advice, ask them to share their decisions and how they used or ignored your advice, reflect back to them the impact of this, repeat. essentially maintain your professionalism and gently coach them. Seems the ego of this CEO needs to believe they are the most important, that's a them issue. It may also be a company issue and so keep looking for other opportunities whilst doing your role well.