Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer - Empire State University - Empire State University : Job Details

About Empire State University:Founded in 1971 as the innovative campus of the State University of New York (SUNY), Empire State University empowers learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. SUNY Empire has decades of experience providing educational access through high-quality online teaching and learning, individualized instruction, mentoring, and prior learning assessment. The institution is deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and builds on students' experiences to promote their growth and drive upward mobility and economic development in New York State and beyond.

Job Description:THE OPPORTUNITYEmpire State University (SUNY Empire) seeks an inaugural Vice President of Human Resources to join the university at a time of dynamic growth. The Vice President will play a critical role in translating strategic vision into action and will bring strategy, thought leadership, and inclusive organizational practices to Human Resources in support of the university's commitment to its diverse students, faculty, and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and empower a service-oriented human resources unit that meets the institution's evolving needs and ensures consistency in the application of all policies and processes
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment in alignment with all employment contracts, laws, policies, and the university's strategic plan
• Act as a strategic partner and advisor to the president and leadership team on employee relations matters
• Interpret and provide expert guidance on labor contracts and practices, discipline, and grievances in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws
• Oversee implementation of and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ADA, Title IX, FMLA, ACA, OSHA, etc.) in coordination with the CDO and OGC
• Lead the creation and implementation of a proactive employee recruitment and retention program that includes equitable and inclusive recruitment strategies, retention and succession planning, and learning and development programming
• Promote a departmental culture of fiscal responsibility, consistency, and responsiveness while evaluating workflows for efficiency
• Develop and regularly report on key baseline metrics to measure continuous improvement efforts in a data-informed manner
• Meaningfully promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the institution

Requirements:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a human resources-related leadership position
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws, policies, and regulations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or terminal degree from an accredited institution
• Human Resources (or similar) leadership experience (at the level of director or above) in a unionized higher education environment

Anticipated salary range: $185,000 - $205,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For full consideration, please apply by November 5.Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.