Chief Human Resources Officer

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) serves as the senior human resources executive for The Texas A&M University System, providing strategic leadership for HR programs, policies, and initiatives across the System. The CHRO advises executive leadership on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, professional growth and development, talent management, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and other human capital matters. The position maintains an effective HR governance framework that balances System-wide consistency and compliance with the operational needs and authorities of System members.

The CHRO leads System-wide HR strategy and operations, including benefits and retirement programs, compensation, employee learning and leadership development, talent acquisition and management, performance management, employee relations, and compliance. The role partners with HR leaders across System members and supports collaboration while accounting for their different missions and operational needs. Some travel across A&M System member locations may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including administration of employee services, benefits, and compensation functions.
• At least 7 to 10 years of executive or senior leadership experience, including supervision of HR management staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide HR strategy and lead organizational change.
• Expert knowledge of federal and state human resources law, benefits and retirement administration, and compensation practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence, build consensus, and partner effectively across autonomous organizations without direct authority.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team-development capabilities.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and HRIS software.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation; employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other required information.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience leading HR in a large, complex, multi-unit organization, such as a higher education system, multi-site enterprise, or government entity.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the System's senior executive advisor on human resources, workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent, and workplace matters.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive human resources strategy aligned with System priorities and long-term institutional needs.
• Advise executive leadership on workforce trends, organizational risks, succession needs, compensation matters, and emerging human capital issues.
• Translate organizational priorities into practical workforce strategies, policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Lead workforce response during significant organizational changes, restructurings, leadership transitions, and other initiatives.
• Partner with HR leaders at each A&M System member, providing guidance, consultation, and support to promote alignment with System-wide goals and regulatory requirements.
• Foster consistency, collaboration, and sharing of best practices across the System while recognizing the differing missions and operational needs of universities and agencies.
• Direct strategy for System-wide employee benefits and retirement programs, as well as the student health insurance program.
• Champion competitive, financially responsible, sustainable benefits strategies responsive to employees and retirees.
• Guide benefit program design, administration, communications, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor trends affecting employee benefits, retirement programs, wellness, and related workforce programs.
• Counsel executive leadership on compensation matters and labor-market considerations.
• Oversee the System-wide Pay Plan, including salary grade structures, position classifications, title changes, market and internal-equity analysis, FLSA exemption status, and related compensation matters.
• Establish a System-wide vision for employee learning, professional development, and leadership development.
• Shape training programs that build organizational capability, support career growth, and advance succession planning across the System Offices.
• Collaborate with System members to promote shared learning resources and consistent development opportunities.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for talent acquisition and management, including recruitment, employee selection, and retention.
• Drive development and execution of orientation and onboarding programs.
• Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of a comprehensive performance management process.
• Maintain compliance in recordkeeping and foster positive employee relations.
• Analyze and administer HR policies, regulations, and System Offices rules, and ensure procedures support sound, legal employment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state law, System policies and regulations, System Offices rules and procedures, and State of Texas reporting requirements.
• Resolve employee relations matters, including complaints, grievances, counseling, and guidance, in accordance with applicable laws, Title IX requirements, and organizational policies.
• Research, analyze, implement, and communicate changes in federal and state laws affecting HR and incorporate them into System policies, regulations, and System Offices rules.
• Manage HR-related risk, including privacy matters such as HIPAA, records management, and employee eligibility requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with an employer contribution through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• If applicable, defined contribution retirement plan with an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor.
• Additional voluntary tax-deferred annuity options.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive