Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
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Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Posting Number | NC00613 |
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Benefits Eligible? | Yes |
Section | Administration & Finance |
Number of Positions Available | 1 |
Anticipated Start Date or Semester | |
Posting Date | 03/26/2024 |
Position Status | Continuing Position |
Union Status | Non-Union |
End of Temporary or Limited Position | |
Priority given to applicants who apply by | |
Closing Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants |
Posting Details
Classification Information
Salary Grade / Rank | 18NC |
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Proposed Starting Salary Range | $138,000-$145,000 |
Benefits |
Full-time employee benefits include:
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FLSA | Exempt |
Branch of Service | Non Classified |
AA / ADA Statement | As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application. |
Position Information
Position Title | Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) |
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Career Ladder Eligible? | No |
Career Ladder Path | N/A |
Department Name | Human Resources |
Full Time / Part Time | Full Time |
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area | Full-Time, 35 Hours/Week, Non-Standard |
Academic or Calendar Year | Calendar |
Number of Employees Supervised | 10-14 |
Position Overview | The next Chief Human Resources Officer at Rhode Island College will join during an exciting time at the College and will have the chance to provide transformational leadership for the Department and the wider campus. The College is experiencing new energy and momentum, fueled by a dynamic new President, a fresh leadership team, and a bold new strategic plan. Reporting to the General Counsel/Assistant VP for Human Resources, the CHRO will lead a restructuring of the office and its operations that will result in improved, modern, and evidence-based practices. The CHRO will wear several hats. The person in this role will attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent. The CHRO sets the tone for the employee experience, advises the senior leadership team, and leverages the human capital that supports organizational advancement. The CHRO also plays an integral role in driving the organization’s commitment to strengthening its position as a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. The CHRO promotes a culture of inclusion, teamwork and cohesion, accountability, and high performance within the human resources organization. |
Primary Purpose | Reporting to the General Counsel/Assistant VP for Human Resources, the CHRO has overall management responsibility in a unionized setting for all HR functions, activities, policies, programs, procedures, and initiatives. The CHRO is responsible for developing and maintaining centralized, comprehensive HR programs and services, including benefits, recruitment, retention, employment, position/classification, wage and salary administration, information and records management of RIC and State ERP data systems (HRIS), training and development, and employee and labor relations for faculty, staff, and management. Duties also include the supervision of a professional staff serving approximately 800 employees in the classified civil service (support staff) and the non-classified service (faculty, administrative and executive staff), as well as 1000+ annual part-time employees (adjunct and monthly employees). Serves as the ADA Coordinator for employee reasonable accommodations only. |
Essential Duties | GENERAL HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTIONS & STAFF:
LABOR & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the essential functions of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. |
Occasional Duties | N/A |
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities |
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Required Qualifications |
Education: Master’s Degree in HR, business, higher education or related field with 8 years of progressively responsible HR administrative experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in HR management, business, higher education administration, or related field with 12 years of progressively responsible HR administrative experience.
Experience: Years of experience must have been in a progressively responsible HR administrative role managing in a collective bargaining environment. Experience must also include at least three years as a supervisor of professional HR staff. |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Environmental Conditions | The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a Master’s Degree in HR, business, higher education or related field with 8 years of progressively responsible HR administrative experience OR Bachelor's Degree in HR management, business, higher education administration, or related field with 12 years of progressively responsible HR administrative experience?
- Yes
- No
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Years of experience must have been in a progressively responsible HR administrative role managing in a collective bargaining environment. Experience must also include at least three years as a supervisor of professional HR staff?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter