Chief Human Resources Officer

at  Tusculum University

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the President and serving on the President’s Executive Cabinet Team, the CHRO provides leadership and hands-on direction to all aspects of Tusculum University’s people management function. This is a strong business partnership position, providing counsel and serving as a coach/mentor to key stakeholders and leaders on all matters related to human resources. In addition, this position plays a key leadership role with executive planning and strategic decision making impacting the entire campus. This role is a Mission-driver; actively promoting and delivering sound advice, programs, policies and initiatives which are effective in supporting overall goals and objectives of the institution. Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred. 5 years of progressively more responsible work experience as a HR professional, preferably in an academic setting; specialized training in multi-disciplined HR functions; professional certification preferred. Supervisory experience and excellent communications, analytic, computer, and financial acumen experience required.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or related filed required; Master’s degree preferred;
• Minimum of at least 5 years’ of progressively more responsible work experience as a HR professional required, preferably in an academic setting; Supervisory experience required;
• Demonstrated analytical skills and experience with a variety of office software programs;
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources at a private university;
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, benefits negotiations and administration, safety, training, and /or labor relations, required; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SHRM BASK or equivalent professional certification preferred;
• Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community outreach/involvement preferred;
• Strong financial and analytical modeling/forecasting experience required; experience building and
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include strong work processing skills and proficiency in Excel, and skills in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS);
• Experienced in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other HR recognition and engagement programs and processes; and
• Evidence of the ability to practice and coach organization managers in the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate a record of high character and collegial behavior.
• Has the ability to follow and execute verbal and written instructions.
• Utilize logic to ascertain solutions to problems.
  How To Apply:
  Only online applications will be accepted. Send a cover letter, resume, the names & contact information of 3-5 references, and Tusculum University application (This form can be located at the top of the web page https://www3.tusculum.edu/hr/employment-opportunities) electronically to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Chief Human Resources Office

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