Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

Job No: 492969

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

West Des Moines

Categories:
Administrators, Staff

At Des Moines University, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to the President and CEO. The CHRO provides strategic leadership for all human resources functions to support the university’s mission and long-term vision. This role oversees HR strategy, policies, and services across talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee engagement, labor and employee relations, and training and development.

• Provide university-wide leadership for HR strategy, policies, and programs—including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, work‑man’s compensation, performance management, employee and labor relations, and retention—while ensuring full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Establish and execute short‑ and long‑term HR goals, strategic plans, and operating procedures; continuously assess effectiveness, HR trends, and best practices to drive process improvement and enhance the employee experience.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, faculty, staff, and community partners by building strong collaborative relationships across the university and representing DMU in labor negotiations, employee relations matters, and consultations with legal counsel.
• Administer the university’s compensation philosophy and pay structures; oversee management of HR information systems, financial operations, and departmental budgets; and resolve complex compensation and personnel issues across represented and non‑represented employee groups.
• Lead, develop, and supervise a high‑performing Human Resources team with integrity and accountability; serve on the President’s Executive Leadership Team; serve as a Title IX Investigator and Campus Security Authority (CSA); safeguard confidentiality; and advance DMU’s mission, values, and culture.

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a director or executive role.
• Prefer Higher Education experience.
• HR certification (SHRM‑SCP or HRCI) preferred.

Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution toward the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well‑balanced lifestyle. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about our benefits.

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges—College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences—offering ten graduate degree programs. Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply .edu/employment.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information and other characteristics protected by law (“protected class”). Members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The university is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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