Associate Vice President For Human Resources

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA
Base: $400,000.00 - $450,000.00 annually; bonus/eq...
10+ years progressive hr leadership experience
Experience in complex higher education environments
Union negotiation and labor relations expertise
The Associate Vice President for Human Resources will provide strategic and operational HR leadership to the University while influencing consistent application of best practices across the enterprise

Job Summary

  • The Associate Vice President for Human Resources will provide strategic and operational HR leadership to the University while influencing consistent application of best practices across the enterprise.
  • This role involves leading approximately 40 human resource professionals and overseeing critical functions including recruitment, benefits, compensation, performance management, and union negotiations.
  • The successful candidate will present to the Board of Trustees on human capital management topics and drive the 'HR Next' transformation project to establish the University as an employer of choice.

Matching Summary

The Associate Vice President for Human Resources will provide strategic and operational HR leadership to the University while influencing consistent application of best practices across the enterprise.

Salary

Base: $400,000.00 - $450,000.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years progressive HR leadership experience
  • Experience in complex higher education environments
  • Union negotiation and labor relations expertise
  • Board of Trustees presentation capabilities
  • Human capital management strategy alignment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with academic medical center enterprises
  • Proven track record in change management
  • Ability to influence senior campus partners
  • Creative problem solving skills
  • Commitment to organizational best practices

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's preferred
  • At least 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience
  • Executive level experience in complex organizations
  • Specific experience in major research universities preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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