Chief Human Resources Officer
4 weeks ago
Position Information
Working Title
Chief Human Resources Officer
Department
Human Resources
Compensation Title
Chief Human Resources Officer
Position Number
30002995
Position Status
Regular
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hours per Week
37.5
Months per Year
12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
We seek an exceptional, strategic HR leader to transform our human resources function during a critical technological and organizational change period. The ideal candidate will be a strategic executive able to manage human resources issues in a large organization. This candidate must be able to operate as a trusted advisor to the President, Cabinet, and Board but also drive organizational effectiveness, lead a comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation, optimize HR operational efficiency, develop high-performing teams, and utilize best practices within a complex higher education environment.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to the Vice President of Administration and Finance
- Member of the University Cabinet/Executive Team
- Leads HR Department of team members, including Benefits, Payroll, Wellness, Employee Relations, Title IX, Training & Development, and Compensation/Classification
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Supports organizational needs through comprehensive human resources strategies aligned with university-wide strategic objectives
- Design and implement HR policies and procedures that support organizational growth and employee engagement
- Provide executive-level leadership and counsel to senior management on human capital strategies and workforce planning
- Will supervise the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system conversion for HR technologies, scheduled for Spring 2025
- Responsible for the comprehensive change-management strategy that will support specific department change management and work with vendor change management resources
- Coordinate cross-functional implementation with IT, Finance, and other key departments
- Minimize organizational disruption during system implementation
- Develop robust user adoption and training programs
- Establish clear metrics for successful system implementation and user engagement
- Create a continuous improvement framework for HR operations and on-going analysis of current HR processes to identify streamlining and efficiency improvement opportunities
- Implement best practices and innovative approaches to enhance HR service delivery
- Utilize advanced data analytics to drive strategic decision-making and demonstrate HR's organizational value
- Develop and track comprehensive key performance indicators (KPIs) for HR departmental effectiveness
- Supports talent acquisition, recruitment, and employment processes
- Ensure compliance with Federal and State employment laws
- Support the university's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness
- Develop and implement strategic training and organizational development programs
- Create comprehensive performance management systems
- Develop and implement competitive, cost-effective compensation and benefits plans
- Administer insurance, retirement, and benefits programs
- Ensure regulatory compliance of all wage and benefit initiatives
- Conduct periodic market analyses to maintain competitiveness
Education and Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Advanced HR professional credentials preferred:
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Other relevant advanced HR certifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in:
- Large-scale ERP system implementation
- Change management in complex organizational environments
- Higher education or large, multidisciplinary enterprise HR leadership
- Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives
- Advanced proficiency in HRIS and ERP systems (SAP, Workday, Oracle or Banner preferred)
- Strong data analytics and workforce planning capabilities
- Expertise in HR reporting and business intelligence tools
- Comprehensive understanding of HR technology ecosystems
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies
- Strong change-management and strategic thinking capabilities
- Innovative problem-solving approach
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive organizational culture
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance may be available
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Minimum Experience
10 years
Salary
Pay Grade
UN
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2024S2154
Job Open Date
12/18/2024
Job Close Date
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14555
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