The University of Chicago seeks a strategic, agile, visionary, and transformational human resources leader to serve as the next Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP- HR). Reporting to the Vice President for Operations, the AVP will lead the next phase of the HR Next transformation initiative. The transformation efforts will improve and enhance the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of HR services, processes, and systems to ensure the provision of excellent resources and services to the university community, with a people-centered approach. Leading and empowering a talented team, the AVP will foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and excellence in customer service in all that they do. Further, they will provide strategic alignment with the needs of the University by collaborating with campus partners and other Operations Division leadership to drive better efficiencies and services to university stakeholders.
Key Opportunities Include:
- Lead organizational change management efforts to ensure excellence in service
- Develop and maintain a high level of trust and transparency across campus
- Develop and empower the talented HR team
- Support creative, efficient, and highly responsive talent acquisition strategies
- Foster collaboration and community within HR and with partners across campus
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a highly accomplished leader with at least ten years of progressive leadership experience, a passion for supporting complex, diverse workforces, and a record of leading a human resources team through transformation while engaging the team in the exciting future of the organization. They will be a systems thinker working in partnership on leading change management and improving business process efficiency to enhance productivity, accuracy, and efficient workflows while reducing duplication of effort and transactional timelines. They will be a thoughtful, visible, and accessible leader on campus, with thorough and proactive communication to the university community relating to all matters of human resources. They will have experience in strategic planning, project leadership, organizational development, and implementing best practices in all aspects of human resources.
Contact
Amy Sugin and Laurie Casteen of DSG Global have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $400,000 - $450,000 with a generous benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and financial wellness.
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