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Deputy Executive Vice Chancellor, Chief Human Resources Officer
Minimum Salary US-MA-Worcester
Job Location 15 hours ago (3 / 3 / 2025 2 : 29 PM)
Requisition Number
2025-47799
of Openings
Posted Date
Shift
Exempt
Exempt / Non-Exempt Status
Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY :
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.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
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 management succession plans that support the strategy and objectives of UMass Chan.
- Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function, consisting of approximately 57 staff. Oversee HR staff career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, etc. Oversee the development and monitoring of annual budgets for HR units with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing costs.
- In collaboration with the DIO, develop learning and training programs to educate UMass Chan community members about the importance of diversity and inclusion and work to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment by developing management and staff D&I competencies.
- Manage HR risks, and ensure that all HR programs and practices are in strict compliance with federal, state and local laws and all other applicable guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Coordinate and administer the UMass Chan performance management system for all non-faculty employees; coordinate annual performance / salary reviews according to budget and procedures.
- Compile data-based research for strategic workforce analysis purposes. Analyze data, drawing logical conclusions and making recommendations to UMass Chan executive leadership.
- Provide accurate, professional and legally sound advice, guidance and information to managers and employees on a variety of employee relations issues.
- Participate as a key member of the UMass cross-campus HR Administration Council , Better Together Steering Committee, and other cross-campus leadership teams, representing the unique needs of UMass Chan.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Please direct all application materials to Steve Davis or Kim Smith via the WittKieffer Candidate Portal https : / / candidateportal.wittkieffer.com / login
