Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer – Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) leads Oregon State University’s comprehensive human resources enterprise as a strategic, mission‑driven executive. The CHRO sets vision and direction for a modern, people‑centered HR function that delivers excellence in service, builds capacity, and strengthens the employee experience across all campuses and statewide locations.

• Strategic Leadership – 55%
  • Design and execute HR strategies that attract, retain, and develop a diverse workforce aligned with the university’s strategic plan.
  • Advise the President’s Executive Cabinet, Provost’s Council, deans, and senior leaders on workforce strategy and talent management.
  • Partner with academic leadership on faculty and academic HR matters, ensuring alignment with promotion and tenure and research enterprise objectives.
  • Lead collective bargaining and labor relations with employee unions.
• Operational Oversight – 30%
  • Direct and integrate HR service areas: benefits and wellness, academic HR, classification and compensation, labor relations, HR strategic partners, learning and development, compliance, recruitment, and student employment.
  • Oversee development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR systems, policies, and programs.
  • Manage budgeting and resource allocation for the HR function.
• Culture, Equity, and Engagement – 15%
  • Champion inclusive excellence and foster a culture of engagement, well‑being, and accountability.
  • Support organizational learning, leadership development, and workforce resilience.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, higher education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in large, complex academic organizations and deep knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR compliance.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, foster inclusive workplace culture, and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker skilled at aligning HR initiatives with institutional goals and executing operationally.
• Experience managing HRIS systems and applying workforce data analytics.
• Knowledge of compensation frameworks and classification guidelines.
• Discretion, judgment, and diplomacy in complex or sensitive situations.

• Master’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a public R1 higher education institution.
• Strong background in academic HR policies, promotion & tenure processes, and shared governance.
• Experience with HR technology implementation (e.g., Workday).
• Senior HR certification (e.g., SHRM‑SCP, SPHR).

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, retirement savings, paid leave, tuition reduction, work‑life programs, and optional lifestyle benefits such as pet and critical illness insurance.

Annual salary range: $280,000 – $325,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications). Salary paid monthly.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. This job has “critical or security‑sensitive” responsibilities. Background checks will be performed.