Chief Human Resources Officer Job Houghton Michigan USA,HR/Recruitment

Job No: 26155

Department: Human Resources

Work Type: Staff - Full Time

Location: Lakeshore Center (Houghton, MI)

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Categories: Human Resources

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.

The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Summary

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) position at Michigan Technological University is a remarkable opportunity for a results-driven leader ready to act as a key thought partner and trusted advisor for University leadership in aligning Human Resource practices with the overall business objectives and strategic direction of the institution, specifically in the areas of talent acquisition and management, culture, performance management, training and development, and compensation/benefits.

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President for Administration (CFO/VPA) and will provide transformational leadership and strategic direction to move the institution forward in alignment with the University’s legislative purpose and strategic plan. The CHRO is responsible for employee programs, including employee relations, staff and leadership development, benefits administration, compensation and payroll, implementation of personnel policies and procedures, recruitment and orientation, Human Resources information systems, performance management systems, compliance issues, and personnel records.

This position develops and manages the human resources annual budget and oversees the department’s staff. The successful candidate will develop, review, recommend, and implement human resources related strategic initiatives, including appropriate policies and procedures. In addition, this leader will be responsible for developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with all levels of staff, preserve a high degree of confidentiality, and demonstrate the utmost professionalism.

The CHRO must provide internal responsibility and leadership for the Human Resources department, thereby assuring the effective and efficient operation of the department. They are expected to positively promote the University internally and externally.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Plan, organize, and direct work of the Human Resources department, providing transformational leadership and strategic direction in alignment with the institution’s mission and vision.

Plan, direct, implement, and monitor human resources programs, including recruiting, selection, orientation, classification, compensation, payroll, employee relations, affirmative action, training, career development, benefit administration, and organizational development.

Establish and conduct reviews and analysis of new tools and techniques in the area of human resources management and make necessary changes to improve their effectiveness as it relates to the University.

Foster an institutional environment that encourages teamwork, pride in employee…