Vice President of Human Resources

Reporting to the President and serving on the University’s executive and cabinet team, the VP-HR is responsible for leading and directing all of the human resources functions in support of the university’s mission and with the intent of ensuring that Excelsior’s faculty and staff are positioned to excel in delivering on that mission. The VP-HR acts in accordance with relevant institutional policies and practices, and laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations.

The VP-HR is responsible for setting strategic direction in the areas of talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, employee relations, compliance, payroll and HRIS, training and development and compensation and benefits. Consistent with the mission of the institution, the VP-HR promotes a culture of respect, innovation and performance, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the organization, particularly regarding the aspects of human resource management.

includes the following:
Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads a team of human resources professionals in the functions of talent acquisition, HRIS & compensation, training & development, payroll, benefits, compliance and employee relations.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains leadership-level HR staff.
• Oversees the high-level daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance feedback and coaching, as well as formal annual evaluations.

• Team/Institutional Leadership
  • Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization’s long-term mission, goals and strategic imperatives; identifies ways to support this mission and strategic plan through talent management.
  • As a member of the President’s Cabinet, participate in university strategy setting, goal setting and achievement, handling high-level matters that come up, etc.
  • Serves as a trusted advisor to the President on matters related to human capital including workforce planning, leadership development, culture and risk management.
  • Signs contractual agreements as an officer of the university.
  • Attend daily and weekly Cabinet and Executive Council meetings.
  • Participate in other governance groups and meetings, such as ERP systems governance, Retirement Plan Committee, etc.
  • Set strategic direction for and lead Human Resources team.
  • Oversees the human resources team to ensure that it provides full service to the college for its talent management priorities and day-to-day key functions, including, but not limited to, payroll, benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, training, performance management, people-related data analytics, HR systems administration, compliance, policy development and enforcement and leaves administration.
  • Identifies key performance indicators for the university human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organizations success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
  • Provides guidance and leadership to the human resource team; assists with resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues.
  • Oversees the Human Resources unit budget and ensures expenses comply with organizational policies and stay within budget parameters.
  • Participates in the university’s budget planning, forecasting and operational processes.
  • Participates in professional development and networking conferences and events.
  • Provides continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Office of Human Resources.
  • Assists with university communications as needed.
  • Completes reports as needed – including for the Board of Trustees, external agencies and other key constituencies.
  • Assists with partnership, mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence work, with a particular focus on HR-related matters.
• Talent Management
  • Works with the CFO and Fiscal office to manage the Personnel budget for the university.
  • Oversees Talent Acquisition work, including leading senior-level searches; ensures that the university it…