Chief Human Resources Officer

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

7d • Onsite

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 human resources 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 role maintains an effective HR governance framework that balances System-wide consistency and compliance with the operational needs and authorities of System members.

The CHRO reports to the Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer. The position leads System-wide HR strategy and provides oversight across employee benefits and retirement programs, compensation, learning and development, talent acquisition and management, performance management, employee relations, HR policy, legal compliance, and related risk management. Some travel across A&M System member locations may be required.

The Texas A&M University System Offices provides competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; retirement plans with employer contributions, where applicable; voluntary tax-deferred annuity options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs. Salary is commensurate with experience.

This is a security-sensitive position restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation; employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures.

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 workforce strategies, policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Lead workforce response during significant organizational changes, restructurings, leadership transitions, and other initiatives.
• Partner with member CHROs and HR officers, providing guidance, consultation, and support to ensure alignment with System-wide goals and regulatory requirements.
• Promote consistency, collaboration, and sharing of best practices across the System while recognizing differing missions and operational needs.
• Direct strategy for System-wide employee benefits and retirement programs, as well as the student health insurance program.
• Champion benefits strategies that are competitive, financially responsible, sustainable, and 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 program design and delivery to build organizational capability, support career growth, and advance succession planning across the System Offices.
• Collaborate with members to promote shared learning resources and consistent development opportunities.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for talent acquisition and management functions, including recruitment, employee selection, and retention.
• Drive the 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, lawful 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, incorporating them accurately and promptly 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 (TDA) options.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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