Deputy Executive Vice Chancellor, Chief Human Resources Officer

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Deputy Executive Vice Chancellor, Chief Human Resources Officer Job Number
:
Category: Executive
Location
:
Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - HR-Administration - W860000
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position
-W60
- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings
: 1
Post Date
:
Feb. 19, 2025

The Deputy Executive Vice Chancellor, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is responsible for developing and executing the UMass Chan human resources strategy and operations in support of the UMass Chan mission, business plan and strategic direction of the organization. The CHRO will focus on building an entrepreneurial and innovative organizational culture that is aligned with the campus mission and strategic plan;

that emphasizes organizational learning; and is characterized by an agile, service‑oriented, diverse, collaborative, high performing, professionally competent, engaged and accountable workforce. The CHRO will articulate UMass Chan human capital needs and plans to the executive leadership team and will have full operational responsibility for overseeing the day‑to‑day aspects of a best‑in‑class HR organization. As a member of the senior management team, the CHRO will also contribute to the development of the UMass Chan overall strategic, operational and financial goals.

• Develop and deploy people strategies, program and policies that position UMass Chan as an employer of choice, recognized for attracting, developing and retaining talent.
• Determine the planning, framework and execution to support the people strategy by using a deep working knowledge of the general areas of HR including talent acquisition and management; compensation, benefits and total rewards; diversity and inclusion; leadership and professional development; change management; employee engagement; labor and employee relations; organizational development; performance management; HR communications; leave management, HR compliance and risk; HRIS;
  
  succession planning; EAP and HR policy development and interpretation.
• Design and implement programs to support UMass Chan talent management efforts aimed at ensuring the UMass Chan workforce is representative of the diversity of our surrounding cities and towns.
• Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor to the executive team members to lead continuous and sustainable transformation across the organization.
• Function as a strategic business advisor to senior management of each UMass Chan business unit regarding key organizational and management issues.
• Develop comprehensive strategic organizational development, talent management, recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs and strategic goals of UMass Chan.
• Develop and implement compensation philosophies, policies and structures for non-faculty roles; ensure roles are priced to the market and adjust job classification and pay schedules accordingly; manage internal equity, oversee development, administration and adherence to a MEPA and MPTA‑compliant classification and compensation program.
• Develop internal career management tools for non-faculty employees, such as Individual Development Plan (IDPs) to facilitate personal career and professional development goals.
• Work with the executive leadership, as needed, to establish sound…