Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · 1 week ago
Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Edwardsville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $177K/yr
5+ years expSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources to lead the HR department during a period of growth and transformation. The AVC HR will provide strategic and operational leadership for a workforce of over 2,300 employees across multiple campuses, modernizing HR practices and aligning them with the University’s mission and values.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Human Resources Department supporting more than 2,300 employees across three campus locations
Partner with the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Deans, and Directors to advance HR strategies, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives
Oversee labor relations, including negotiations, contract administration, and grievance processes, ensuring agreements are fair, fiscally responsible, and operationally effective
Interpret, monitor, and support compliance with collective bargaining agreements while maintaining constructive relationships with labor organizations
Lead initiatives to streamline HR processes, optimize HRIS functionality, and improve transparency and service responsiveness
Ensure compliance with State University Civil Service System (SUCSS), SURS, IRS, and other applicable regulatory requirements
Advise senior leadership on legislative, regulatory, and compliance matters impacting HR operations
Respond effectively to emergent HR issues arising from federal or state mandates, executive orders, or institutional priorities
Evaluate HR policies and procedures and develop a coherent policy framework that provides clear guidance while supporting the academic mission
Design and administer staff compensation programs that are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the institution’s financial capacity
Ensure benefits administration and payroll operations are efficient, compliant, and cost-effective
Establish accountability through the use of data, analytics, and technology to assess and advance university-wide HR practices
Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing HR team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or closely related field
5 - 7 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including supervision of staff
Experience in complex, multi-union environments
Broad HR functional expertise, including labor relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, HRIS, and compliance
Deep knowledge and involvement in Union relations
Demonstrated ability to lead HR transformation, process improvement, and organizational change initiatives
Strong strategic and operational leadership skills, with the ability to balance vision and hands-on execution
Proven problem-solving ability with creative, solutions-oriented approach
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to build trust across diverse constituencies
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives
Preferred
Master's degree or advanced terminal degree in a related field
Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
Higher education experience
Knowledge or familiarity of Illinois labor law
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
Life insurance
SURS retirement plan
Supplemental retirement savings plans
Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays
WorkLife programs
Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness)
Employee discounts (local and national retailers)
Flexible Spending Account Program
Company
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a school in Edwardsville.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.02MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Science Foundation
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2020-05-19Grant· $0.5M
2020-03-23Grant· $0.38M
Leadership Team
Connie Collins, CFRE
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement; CEO, SIUE Foundation
Eileen Joy
Co-Founder and Lead Ingenitor
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