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

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 roles and the institution, professional growth, and development in support of student learning and success.

Supervise human resources staff.

Serve as a strategic business partner, positively promoting and supporting the work of the University’s academic and service goals to the greater community.

Serve as an internal consultant to University leadership and departmental heads on human resources matters.

Administer and participate in performing job audits and writing job descriptions, and conduct classification audits for possible reclassification of positions.

Administer, participate in, and have overall responsibility for annual salary surveys and reporting to external entities as required.

Supervise the maintenance, confidentiality, and legal retention of personnel records, statistics and files.

Develop, recommend, and administer human resources policies and procedures.

Direct, develop, administer, and interpret the University’s compensation and benefits plans.

Oversee accuracy of information regarding contract amounts and calculations, and hourly amounts calculations, and hourly…