Assistant Vice Chancellor for HR Operations/Deputy CHRO

The University of North Carolina; Washington; Vor Ort; USD 135.000 - 145.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of North Carolina invites applications for the Assistant Vice Chancellor for HR Operations/Deputy CHRO at UNC Charlotte. This senior role provides executive leadership for compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, HR compliance, HR information systems, and workforce administration.

As a key member of the HR executive leadership team, you will partner with university leaders to advance strategic priorities, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a high-performing HR organization

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of eight to ten years of HR leadership experience.
• Minimum of five years supervising professional staff.
• Strong expertise in compensation, talent acquisition, benefits, policy development, and workforce planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying employment laws.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and strategic partner to the CHRO.
• Oversee talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, position management, and HR policy administration.
• Develop workforce strategies to support recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Lead HR staff and promote operational excellence and customer service.
• Utilize workforce data and industry best practices to inform strategic HR initiatives.

Kenntnisse

HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Compensation

Benefits administration

HR policy

Workforce planning

HRIS

Data analytics

Communication

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Vice Chancellor for HR Operations/Deputy CHRO

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number 000467

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Vice Chancellor for HR Operations/Deputy CHRO

Position Designation

Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year 12

Work Schedule

Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Department Human Resources (Adm)

Work Location

Work Location King

Salary Range

Salary Range $135,000 - $145,000

Primary Purpose of Department

The Human Resources Department maintains responsibility for the development and execution of all policies, programs, and strategies designed to recruit, assist, motivate, develop, promote, compensate, reward, and retain the best-qualified employees’ while supporting continued University growth with a focus on cultivating a diverse workforce. In addition, Human Resources identifies and provides students with meaningful on-campus employment opportunities.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Operations and Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer serves as the senior operational leader for Human Resources and the principal deputy to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This position provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, HR compliance, HR information systems, workforce administration, and HR service delivery.

As a member of the Human Resources executive leadership team, the Assistant Vice Chancellor serves as a trusted advisor to university leadership and ensures that HR programs, policies, and services advance institutional priorities while maintaining compliance with University, UNC System, State of North Carolina, and federal requirements. The position exercises delegated authority on behalf of the CHRO and serves as Acting CHRO in the CHRO’s absence.

The Assistant Vice Chancellor leads the design and implementation of comprehensive total rewards strategies, talent acquisition initiatives, workforce planning efforts, and HR operational excellence programs that enable the institution to attract, retain, and engage a highly qualified workforce.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and strategic partner to the CHRO .
• Provide leadership and oversight for talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, position management, and HR policy administration.
• Develop and implement workforce strategies that support recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to address workforce needs and advance institutional priorities.
• Lead and develop HR staff while promoting operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize workforce data and industry best practices to inform strategic decision-making and drive HR initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of eight to ten years of progressively responsible human resources leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience supervising professional staff and managing multiple HR functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in compensation, talent acquisition, benefits administration, HR policy development and workforce planning.
• Experience interpreting and applying employment laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with executive leadership and stakeholders.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or other complex highly regulated organization.
• Senior-level HR leadership experience overseeing multiple units within HR.
• Experience supporting a large and diverse employee population.
• Experience implementing HR technology, process improvement, and organizational change initiatives.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• Professional certification such as SHRM - SCP , SHRM -CP, SPHR , PHR .

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/21/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 11/11/2026

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of progressively responsible human resources leadership experience do you possess?
  • Less than 8 years
  • 8-10 years
  • 11-15 years
  • More than 15 years
• * Please indicate your level of responsibility in Talent Acquisition:
  • No Experience
  • Working Knowledge
  • Functional Oversight
  • Executive Leadership Responsibility
• * Please indicate your level of responsibility in Compensation and Classification:
  • No Experience
  • Working Knowledge
  • Functional Oversight
  • Executive Leadership Responsibility
• * Please indicate your level of responsibility in Benefits Administration:
  • No Experience
  • Working Knowledge
  • Functional Oversight
  • Executive Leadership Responsibility
• Where did you learn about this posting?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Required Documents

  • Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  • Contact Information for References

• Optional Documents

  • Other Document

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