Assistant Vice Chancellor Human Resources

Institution:
University of Alabama System Office

Location:

Tuscaloosa, AL

Reports To:

Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Website: uasystem.edu/home

The University of Alabama (UA) System Office is seeking a strategic partner and experienced human resources professional for the role of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources (AVCHR). This next leader will be ready to roll up their sleeves while shaping the future of HR across a complex, multi-campus system. Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, this role will set the vision for the System Office Human Resources function, lead a high‑performing team, and serve as a trusted advisor on everything from talent strategy and employee relations to benefits oversight and compliance for more than $6 billion in plan assets.

The AVCHR will collaborate with the Chief Human Resource Officers at three doctoral research universities and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, drive initiatives in compensation and classification, and ensure human resources practices align with the priorities of the Board of Trustees and the Chancellor. This is an opportunity for a bold, business‑minded leader to bring innovation, operational excellence, and strategic insight to a growing organization while influencing policy and shaping the employee experience across the UA System.

The Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources is the chief human resources officer of the University of Alabama System Office, which coordinates among the University of Alabama System operating divisions – the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and the UAB Health System – as appropriate and oversees centralized System functions. The role leads all aspects of the System Office Human Resources Department, serves as an advisor and strategic partner to System Office administration, and is responsible for System‑shared benefits applicable to all UA System entities, including affiliates.

• Set the strategic direction for the System Office Human Resources Department by offering vision, leadership, and strategic planning in alignment with the priorities of the Board of Trustees and the Chancellor;
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership and stakeholders across the UA System;
• Supervise all functions within the System Office Human Resources Department, including recruitment, retention, succession strategies, benefits design, consultant and vendor relationship management, administration, organizational development and training programs, compensation, classification, salary administration, and performance management;
• Address employee relations matters with utmost confidentiality, integrity, ethical standards, initiative, and sound judgement, including consulting with the General Counsel and Senior Vice Chancellor on personnel issues as needed;
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding System‑shared employee benefits; chair, coordinate and work collaboratively with the System Benefits Committee, which includes HR leaders from each university within the UA System (UA, UAB and UAH), to evaluate and implement benefit plans that enhance the UA System's competitive standing; serve as Plan Sponsor for UA System 403(b), 457(b), 401(a), and 415(m) retirement and deferred compensation plans, coordinate with recordkeepers and third‑party investment consultants to manage plan investments;
• Develop, motivate, and retain a high‑performing, customer‑focused Human Resources team committed to operational excellence and recognized for their competence, collaboration, support, efficiency, and innovation;
• Participate actively on the System Policy Committee to lead reviews of current policies and contribute to the formulation of new policies, practices, and procedures;
• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations;
• Support the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees by overseeing executive hiring, reporting, and salary administration, as well as benchmarking for roles governed by Board Rule 302.

• The position…