Chief Human Resources Officer

Overview

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 460300 - Human Resources Management
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Jan 14 2026

Position Function: Provides leadership and vision to ensure effective operations of HRM units that include employment, employment based visa processing, compensation (including salary administration and job evaluation), benefits, learning and development, employee data services, performance management, employee relations, organization development, workers compensation, employee assistance program, wellness program, drug testing and background screening programs, new hire orientation and onboarding programs, and areas of ethics/compliance related to state and federal laws, IHL Board policies and procedures, and university policies and procedures.

• Provides leadership and vision to ensure effective operations of HRM units that include employment, employment based visa processing, compensation (including salary administration and job evaluation), benefits, learning and development, employee data services, performance management, employee relations, organization development, workers compensation, employee assistance program, wellness program, drug testing and background screening programs, new hire orientation and onboarding programs, and areas of ethics/compliance related to state and federal laws, IHL Board policies and procedures, and university policies and procedures.
• Develops and manages a budget, ensuring fiscal compliance and internal controls.
• Oversees and manages the work of reporting staff and encourages their ongoing development.
• Leads the development of department goals, objectives and systems.
• Establishes measurements that support the accomplishment of strategic goals.
• Develop and administer programs to align staff with university goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with the University’s Office of Compliance and Integrity to ensure compliance with Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other federal laws related to equal employment opportunity and provides training for employees on these topics.
• Partners with the Office of General Counsel to provide responses to related regulatory issues and the development and interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Collaborates with administrators assuring adherence to all applicable federal laws and regulations, and University policies, standards and procedures are compliance.
• Responsible for advising senior officers on all aspects of human resources administration. Consults with, advises, and offers coaching, training, tools, and resources to campus leaders to achieve defined goals and improve effectiveness.
• Leads a proactive recruiting program using state-of-the-art technology and establishes a framework including policies, procedures and resources to actively recruit and retain a talented workforce. Develop policies and practices and create a safe, inclusive workforce.
• Leads or mentors the establishment, documentation, and standardization of cross-departmental human resources processes and those internal to units using a variety of technologies.
• Responsible for a training and development program that addresses training needs, including new employee orientation and onboarding, management development, measurement of training impact, a system of professional development for all staff, and management of a performance management system, including recognition.
• Provides proactive consultation on organizational design/planning.
• Partners with ITS to fully utilize technology and create efficient and effective business practices in the design and delivery of services; establishes clear metrics to enhance the generation of management and data reporting.
• Manages an effective compensation system, policies, and procedures; includes salary administration and job evaluation.
• Directs the administration of insurance, retirement, and other benefits programs; evaluates and develops recommendations for improvements to faculty and staff employer-sponsored benefit programs.
• Responsible for employment contract administration.
• Responsible for ensuring the University’s obligations to verify and maintain work authorization is in compliance with federal and state law, including employment-based visa processing; I-9 and E-Verify programs.
• Responsible for the timely submission of IHL Board Reports.
• Serves on University level committees as appointed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field and 7+ years of progressive human resources experience, including experience as a senior HR director or executive in a complex organization.

SPHR/PHR Certification.
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field and additional experience in an institution of higher education.

• Working knowledge of the regulatory…