Vice President, Human Resources

The Vice President, Human Resources, innovates, delivers, and collaborates on Human Resources operational functions related to talent strategy / development, organizational design, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, workplace investigations, stakeholder partnership / negotiations, total rewards, risk management, community learning, wellness, and workforce equity / belonging.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Successful strategies supporting Human Resources in multi-stakeholder, multi-location organizations.
• Risk, control, and compliance models in HR.
• Leaves and accommodation management strategies, systems, and compliance.
• Learning strategies and blended approaches for a learner-centric experience.
• Innovative solutions maximizing knowledge and skill acquisition.
• Strategic ideas in EEO, Title IX, civil rights compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Knowledge of relevant laws such as the Labor and Employment Law, Clery Act, VAWA, Campus SaVE Act, ADA, and CANRA.
• Analysis and management of EEO, Title IX, civil rights, and restorative justice programs integrated with broader people and culture initiatives.
• Investigation, negotiation, dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration strategies.
• Building cross-functional partnerships to understand challenges.
• Diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, antiracism, and equal opportunity principles.
• Research, data mining, and people analytics strategies.

Abilities:

• Data analysis to guide strategy.
• Proficiency with HR software, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Success in employee attraction, engagement, and retention strategies.
• Logical reasoning and data analysis skills.
• Investigating and mediating HR complaints.
• Expedited resolution of employee relations issues.
• Auditing HR processes for compliance and alignment.
• Decision-making and recommendation skills.
• Quick learning and application of rules and regulations.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Leadership and direction for team members.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years of related experience OR Master’s/JD/Doctorate + 3 years of related experience OR equivalent training and experience.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders to assess and improve People and Culture programs.
• Provide expertise in learning, process innovation, rewards, investigations, and performance management.
• Foster a performance-based culture with measurable objectives and accountability.
• Lead, assess, and mentor team members.
• Develop and deliver impactful training programs.
• Oversee investigations and manage Title IX and Equity case personnel.
• Innovate HR learning and development operations.
• Manage departmental budgets in collaboration with the Chief HR Officer.

Additional duties include performing other tasks as assigned, with some work outside standard hours.