Chief Human Resources Officer; CHRO

Job Title Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Agency Texas A&M International University Department Human Resources Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Laredo, Texas Job Type Staff

Job Description The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) serves as the University's senior human resources executive and strategic advisor to the Vice President for Finance & Administration/Chief Financial Officer on all matters related to human capital management. The CHRO provides visionary leadership for a comprehensive human resources program that attracts, develops, engages, and retains a highly qualified workforce while advancing the University's strategic priorities and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Texas A&M University System Regulations, and University Rules.

This executive leads a customer-focused Human Resources organization committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and exceptional service while helping position Texas A&M International University as an employer of choice.

Executive Leadership Serves as a member of the Vice President for Finance & Administration leadership team. Advises executive leadership on workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness. Leads enterprise-wide workforce planning initiatives. Serves advisor to executive leadership on organizational change. Presents HR initiatives and recommendations to executive leadership and, when appropriate, the President and Board of Regents. Builds strategic partnerships across the University and the Texas A&M University System.

Organizational Effectiveness Organizational design Business process improvement Workforce analytics Change management Executive coaching Culture assessment Employee engagement strategy Leadership effectiveness Succession planning Workforce productivity Compensation Executive compensation recommendations Market salary studies Internal equity reviews Classification strategy Recruitment incentives Retention strategies Workforce analytics Compensation philosophy Recruitment Employer branding Recruiting Recruitment marketing Candidate experience Workforce forecasting Talent pipeline development Time-to-fill metrics Quality-of-hire metrics HR Technology Leadership HRIS modernization Workflow automation Digital HR processes HR dashboards Executive metrics AI-assisted HR technologies where appropriate.

Bachelor’s degree Ten years progressively responsible HR leadership Five years leading professional HR staff Experience in organizational development Experience leading compensation programs Experience managing organizational change Experience advising executive leadership.

Master’s degree Higher education experience Texas public higher education experience Texas A&M System experience HRCI, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification preferred Experience leading HR transformation Experience implementing HR technology Experience with compensation studies Experience supporting executive leadership.

Strategic Leadership Executive Presence Emotional Intelligence Business Acumen Financial Acumen Data Analytics Negotiation Conflict Resolution Change Leadership Organizational Development Influence Without Authority Executive Communication.

Strategic
- Thinks beyond HR administration and connects people, talent, and organizational decisions to the university's mission, growth, and strategic priorities. Collaborative
- Builds partnerships across academic and administrative units and works with leaders to accomplish objectives rather than functioning as a roadblock. Approachable & Relationship-Oriented
- Visible, accessible, personable, and able to create an environment where faculty, staff, and leaders are comfortable engaging HR. Transparent & Communicative
- Communicates openly, clearly, consistently, and respectfully; explains decisions and creates confidence in HR processes. Emotionally Intelligent & Empathetic
- Listens genuinely, demonstrates tact and self-awareness, understands how…