Chief Human Resources Officer

Job Title

Chief Human Resources Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

System Chief Financial Officer

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

 

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) serves as the senior human resources executive for The Texas A&M University System and provides strategic leadership for human resources programs, policies, and initiatives across the System. The CHRO serves as a senior advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, professional growth and development, talent management, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and other human capital matters.

The CHRO reports to the Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for maintaining an effective human resources governance framework that balances System-wide consistency and compliance with the operational needs and authorities of System members.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as the System's senior executive advisor on human resources, workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent, and workplace matters.

- Develop and execute a comprehensive human resources strategy aligned with System priorities and long-term institutional needs.

- Advise executive leadership on significant workforce trends, organizational risks, succession needs, compensation matters, and emerging human capital issues.

- Translate organizational priorities into practical workforce strategies, policies, programs, and initiatives.

- Lead workforce response during significant organizational changes, restructurings, leadership transitions, and other initiatives.

- Partner with the CHROs and HR officers at each A&M System member, providing guidance, consultation, and support ensuring alignment with System-wide goals and regulatory requirements.

- Foster appropriate consistency, collaboration, and sharing of best practices across the System while recognizing the differing missions and operational needs of universities and agencies.

- Direct the strategy for System-wide employee benefits and retirement programs, as well as the student health insurance program.

- Champion benefits strategies that are competitive, financially responsible, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of employees and retirees.

- Guide benefit program design, administration, communications, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance.

- Monitor significant trends affecting employee benefits, retirement programs, wellness, and related workforce programs.

- Counsel executive leadership on significant compensation matters and emerging labor-market considerations.

- Oversee the System-wide Pay Plan, including salary grade structures, position classifications, title changes, market and internal-equity analysis, FLSA exemption status, and related compensation matters.

- Establish a System-wide vision for employee learning, professional development, and leadership development.

- Shape the design and delivery of training programs that build organizational capability, support career growth, and advance succession planning across the System Offices.

- Collaborate with members to promote shared learning resources and consistent development opportunities.

- Provide strategic oversight and leadership for all talent acquisition and management functions including recruitment, employee selection and retention.

- Drive the development and execution of orientation and onboarding programs.

- Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of a comprehensive performance management process.

- Maintain compliance in recordkeeping and foster positive employee relations across the organization.

- Analyze and administer human resource policies, regulations, and System Offices rules, and ensure procedures are in place to support sound, legal employment decisions.

- Ensure compliance with federal and state law, System policies and regulations, System Offices rules and procedures, and reporting requirements of the State of Texas.

- Resolve employee relations matters, including complaints, grievances, counseling and guidance, ensuring all issues are addressed in accordance with applicable laws, Title IX compliance, and organizational policies.

- Research, analyze, implement, and communicate changes in federal and state laws affecting HR, ensuring their timely and accurate incorporation into System policies, regulations and system office rules.

- Manage HR-related risk management, including matters of privacy (e.g., HIPAA), records management, and employee eligibility requirements.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree.

- A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including the administration of employee services, benefits, and compensation functions.

- A minimum of seven to ten years of executive or senior leadership experience, including supervision of HR management staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide HR strategy and lead organizational changes.

- Expert knowledge of federal and state human resources law, benefits and retirement administration, and compensation practices.

- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong ability to influence, build consensus, and partner effectively across autonomous organizations without direct authority.

- Proven leadership, coaching, and team-development capabilities.

- Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and HRIS software.

- Some travel across A&M System member locations may be required.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Experience leading HR in a large, complex, multi-unit organization (such as a higher education system, multi-site enterprise, or government entity) strongly preferred.

- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification preferred.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.