Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer; CHRO

Position Title

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Boone, NC

000151

The Office of Human Resources - 170100

Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer, the CHRO is the University's Chief Human Resource Officer and is responsible for comprehensive and strategic leadership of all aspects of the Office of Human Resources and its operations for the campus, including: employment opportunity compliance in talent acquisition, classification and compensation, position management, employee engagement, employee rewards and recognition, employee relations, performance management, and learning and organizational development to attract, recruit, onboard, engage and retain a high performing workforce.

The CHRO will collaborate with campus leaders to understand their business needs; build organizational trust in HR operations; provide consultation and expertise; optimize resources to better enable the University to fulfill its mission and the goals set forth in App State's Strategic Plan.

The CHRO will lead the HR operation to develop and implement: a modern HR strategy, philosophy and organizational structure; HR services and business processes that align with University strategic goals and organizationalেতে ই need; operationalized and standardized HR communications; an integrated human capital management system and an issue tracking/knowledge management solution; a culture of continuous improvement; and metrics to monitor HR performance and capabilities.

The CHRO will lead change and generate buy-in for those changes; advocate for HR employees and stakeholders; tackle problems head on and invite opinions and solutions from others; provide expertise in HR and University technology systems; cultivate a knowledgelasses for the HR team; establish best practices and clear policies, processes, and procedures and ensure the HR operation complies with them; lead the HR operation beyond transactional tasks;

and confront the unique challenges of App State with a fresh perspective.

The successful candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. Additionally, it is preferred that the mogelijkheden demonstrate:

• Minimum of ру of that progressive HR leadership in large complex organizations.
• Advanced degree in Business, Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) and HR technology fluency.
• Demonstrated( ) experience engaging with governing boards, governing systems and other external oversight bodies.
• Familiarity with the UNC System's HR policies and state-level reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change initiatives or transformations.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership in large complex organizations.
• Advanced degree in Business, Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) and HR technology fluency.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with governing boards, governing systems and other external oversight bodies.
• Familiarity with the UNC System's HR policies and state-level reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change initiatives or transformations.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams.

Business Acumen

• Demonstrates fluency in the university's financial model, including state appropri transported, auxiliary revenue, tuition policy, and sponsored research funding.
• Engages in informed discourse with institutional leadership and System Office stakeholders regarding budget priorities, resource allocation and labor cost modeling.
• Integrates strategic financial insights into workforce decisions that impact both academic affairs and operational units.

HR Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Drives a high‑performing HR function that aligns…