Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Miami University Alumni Association

316d • $270,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Chief Human Resources Officer will lead a human resources team focused on supporting the university community and achieving excellence across a broad range of functions, including talent acquisition; staff assessment, management, and development; performance review systems; leadership and organizational development; HRIS; compensation and benefits; and change management. The CHRO will serve as part of the President’s Executive Cabinet and is accountable for the planning, development, and implementation of university-wide initiatives and strategies that support employee engagement, success, and customer service excellence. This position holds executive responsibility for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive Human Resources programs for the University. The CHRO will be a university-wide thinker and collaborator, working with other senior leaders in leading and supporting change management initiatives across the Miami community. The inaugural CHRO will be charged with implementing a consolidated Human Resources structure, bringing together services and operations previously housed within other university divisions. The Human Resource functions have recently been realigned to follow a model recommended after extensive review and study by Huron Consulting, however the final configuration of the functions listed below remains flexible. The current portfolio includes: HR Strategic Programs & Partnerships, Academic Employee Support, Student Employee Support, Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), Talent Management, HR Operations & Services, Payroll, HR Information Systems (Workday), Reporting & HR Analytics, Leave Management, ADA Accommodations (Faculty & Staff), Onboarding & Offboarding, Continuous Improvement, HR Compliance, Compliance Training, Appeals, Faculty & Staff Respondent Title VI, VII, Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Investigations, Title IX (Faculty & Staff) Compliance Audits, Continuous Improvement, HR Policy Management, HR Records Management. The CHRO will partner and work closely with all members of the President’s Executive Cabinet.

Requirements

• A bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Significant and extensive experience in the field of Human Resources.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.
• Advanced degree or certification in the field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Progressively responsible leadership of a human resources function within complex organizations.
• Experience leading a 'best-in-class' human resources team.
• Experience analyzing and solving complex employee relations and organizational design issues.
• Strong business skills in strategic recruitment and employee development.
• Ability to lead by influence and example.
• Data driven with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative leader with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a human resources team focused on supporting the university community.
• Accountable for planning, development, and implementation of university-wide HR initiatives.
• Design, develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve comprehensive HR programs.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to support change management initiatives.
• Implement a consolidated Human Resources structure.
• Develop a strategy and vision aligned with Miami’s mission and priorities.
• Evaluate operating model recommendations for consolidating HR functions.
• Develop a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy.
• Implement standard reporting, key metrics, and service level agreements.
• Create a standardized onboarding process for new hires.

Benefits

• Salary range of $270,000 to $300,000.
• Generous benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree