Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

The University of Vermont (UVM), the oldest university in Vermont and a public land‑grant research university, seeks an innovative and strategic leader to serve as its next Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This is an incredible opportunity to shape UVM's future at this pivotal moment of new leadership and the recent designation as a very high research activity university, or R1 institution, by implementing modern systems, creating organizational continuity, and fostering a supported, connected, and thriving workplace.

UVM plays a vital role in the well‑being of communities and people across the state. The University community includes 4,482 faculty and staff and an enrollment approaching 15,000, including nearly 12,000 undergraduates. Today, UVM is a Public Ivy and research university of an ideal size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty‑student mentorship across all levels of study, from bachelor's to doctoral programs.

Here, the UVM experience and activities are enriched by our location—from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, mountains, and independent spirit of Vermont.

This is an exciting time for a new leader to join UVM, a time when intentional organizational change is not only possible but desired. The University is ready for evolution and to more fully embrace its grand mission of education, research, and stewardship. Over the last year, the University has undergone many positive changes, including the appointment of a new President, a new Vice President for Finance and Administration, and achieving R1 status.

New leadership and a new strategic planning process have generated energy and enthusiasm on campus for a more collaborative shared future. A central part of UVM's success will be a modern and interconnected human resources office. The CHRO will join an organization and leadership team that is ready to lead through action and build long‑term systems, future‑oriented workforce strategies, and competitive total rewards incentives to ensure the entire UVM community feels valued.

The CHRO will oversee an office of about 40 staff and be responsible for the core HR functions that serve UVM's employees. Overall, the CHRO will be charged with leading the development and implementation of an HR strategy, including integrating a new ERP system, that is modern, proactive, and supports faculty and staff in their efforts to prepare ethical, engaged leaders who are ready to tackle complex challenges to benefit society.

Given the decentralized nature of HR at UVM, the CHRO must serve as a collaborative and trusted counsel to the broad community of stakeholders across all units of the University. With overall accountability for HR performance across the University, the CHRO will work to ensure compliance with federal, state, and University labor standards and policies. They will also have responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing university‑wide initiatives and strategies that support employee engagement, development, and UVM's aspiration to recruit and retain exceptional talent.

They will develop strategies for their team to deliver proactive, high‑quality service and communication while effectively leading through change. The most successful candidates must demonstrate knowledge of this current moment in higher education and, based on that, a vision for leading within a complex public university.

The compensation for this role is expected to be $,000. The demands on the role necessitate a commitment to being a consistent physical presence on campus.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website linked here.

All nominations and inquiries regarding the position should be submitted via the same site. The position will remain open until it is successfully filled. All correspondence can be addressed to the Isaacson, Miller representatives noted below:

Lindsay Gold, Partner
Angelo Alexander, Senior Associate
Julia Hochner, Managing Search Coordinator

Burlington, Vermont, United States

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Human Resources

Human Resource Services Admin/11306

Exempt

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