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University of Colorado · 3 days ago

Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$320K/yr - $347K/yr

10+ years exp

The University of Colorado invites applications for the position of Vice President/Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). The CHRO will develop and execute an integrated people and culture strategy while overseeing approximately 130 employees and collaborating with campus and system leaders to align HR strategies with the unique needs of each entity.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervision/Management

This position oversees approximately 130 employees under the following positions and functions:

Associate Vice President and CU Health Plan Chief Administrator

Associate Vice President for Employee Services

Assistant Vice President for HR, Learning and Development

Internal communications focusing on systemwide programs, including benefits and internal communications for system administration employees

Strategic Talent Leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor to the President, Senior Vice President for Internal Operations and Chief of Staff, executive leadership team, and campus CHROs on all talent, organizational, and workforce matters

Ensure the System Administration talent strategy supports consistent, practical application of hiring, development, and retention practices, and fosters shared expectations for how work gets done across System Administration

Work to ensure that System Administration provides an outstanding employment opportunity for individuals from all Colorado communities

Collaborate with campus and system leaders to ensure alignment of HR strategies while respecting the unique needs of each entity

Support key campus executive leaders across the CU system in:

+ Coaching and consulting on talent and interpersonal matters

+ Mediation of conflicts and contrasting priorities

+ Employee relations

Assist when requested with the Board of Regents on policy, employment practices, planning and management of staff, and other matters

Provide guidance on executive level searches from position creation/update to hire including managing external search firms and internal search committees

Collaborate with leadership to identify barriers, design and deliver training, and promote inclusive practices that support a productive and engaged workforce for all staff

Functional HR Leadership

Provide strategic oversight for all enterprise HR operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and service-oriented delivery across all centralized shared services, including payroll, benefits, retirement programs, leave management, HR technology, labor relations (in conjunction with legal counsel), HR-related policy development, and other centralized functions

Provide strategic direction and oversee the Assistant Vice President that delivers the following capabilities within the System office while aligning practices and strategy with similar campus functions for compensation strategy, talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, culture, inclusion and belonging, and leadership development within System Administration

Provide strategic directions on inclusive strategies to improve recruitment, hiring, retention, and workplace culture for all System Administration staff, including continuing and evolving our System Administration Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and workshops focusing on developing a sense of belonging for all System Administration staff

For certain functions managed operationally on the campuses (including compensation, leadership development, & talent acquisition), lead enterprise-wide alignment efforts and development of select shared strategies and tools while providing support and visibility to key leaders

University of Colorado Health and Welfare Trust

Serve as trustee for the University of Colorado Health and Welfare Trust, a multi-employer voluntary employees’ beneficiary association, a 501(c)(9) entity, established to provide medical, dental, and wellness benefits to eligible employees and their families

Work with Chief Plan Administrator to ensure health benefits strategy aligns with broader university goals while maintaining regulatory and fiduciary boundaries defined by the Trust and Plan documents

Governance And Fiduciary Responsibilities

Serve as fiduciary leader for CU retirement plans

Serve as liaison to System Administration Staff Council and the system-wide Staff Council

Stay informed on and develop strategy with Legal Counsel for labor relations

As requested by the government relations team, assist with preparation of and provide feedback or testimony regarding employee-related state or federal legislation

Work with members of the President’s executive team and others in developing and updating Administrative Policy Statements and Regent Laws and Policies

Qualification

Strategic HR transformationWorkforce analyticsOrganizational effectivenessLeadership developmentEmployee relationsCompensation strategyCulture changeHR technology systemsCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingCollaborative leadership

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent experience in business administration, human resources, law, public administration or a related field

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible HR management experience in a large, complex organization with multiple personnel systems including the following:

Communicating with and managing relationships with internal and external constituencies including executive leadership

Experience overseeing core HR functions such as payroll, benefits, retirement plans, HR technology systems, and leadership development

Managing a high-volume service center; such as payroll, benefits or leave management services for a high-volume employer

Managing or working with culture and inclusion in an organizational setting; Fiduciary responsibilities for benefit and retirement plans

Experience with labor relations policies and practices

Ten (10) years' experience in a leadership role, which includes directing a major business function, developing and implementing strategies and initiatives, and managing personnel and finances including one or more of the following:

Developing and implementing strategy at a large department or organization

Implementation, management and review of human resource functions for a large organization

Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and fiduciary responsibilities related to employee benefits and retirement plans

Demonstrated experience in strategic HR leadership within large, complex organizations

Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide HR initiatives, including talent strategy, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational development

Commitment to an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees

Preferred

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent experience in business administration, human resources, law, public administration or related field

Experience leading culture transformation initiatives, including employee surveys – and developing survey results into an actionable plan and implementing that plan through training strategies and employee development programs

Experience implementing compensation strategy

Experience developing strategy for advancement and growth opportunities for organizational staff

Chief human resources officer assignment(s)

Proven ability to influence change through a collaborative and inclusive leadership style

Benefits

Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.

Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.

Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.

6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.

A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.

Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.

Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.