Chief Human Resources Officer

Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer Long Beach, CA

The California State University (CSU) seeks a highly accomplished, innovative, and collaborative human resources executive to serve as its next Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer (VCHR).

Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer (VCHR) will serve as the chief architect and strategic leader of the CSUs systemwide human resources enterprise, spanning 22 campuses and the Chancellors Office. The VCHR is a trusted advisor to the Chancellor, the board, and campus leadership, providing visionary, agile, and collaborative leadership on the full spectrum of human resources and workforce matters while serving as a catalyst for organizational effectiveness, innovation, and change.

The VCHR leads the development and execution of a cohesive, forward-looking systemwide HR strategy aligned with the CSUs mission and strategic priorities. The VCHR provides leadership and guidance across talent acquisition and workforce planning, employee retention, learning and organizational development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and employee wellness. In doing so, the VCHR advances a culture that values talent, accountability, collaboration, innovation, consistency, equity, and employee engagement across the CSU.

The ideal candidate for the VCHR position will be an experienced HR leader with broad expertise and working knowledge across all facets of HR functions, including labor and employee relations and civil rights, and capable of working effectively across multiple teams and campuses. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a transformational HR leader with a business process improvement mindset who is inspired by the public mission and is eager to make an impact and contribute to helping a dynamic university system fulfill its mission of providing exceptional education and serving the public good. To learn more about this opportunity and view the full Leadership Profile, visit DSG Globals website.

DSG Global has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Beth Schaefer, Managing Director, and Laurie Casteen, Managing Associate. To express interest in this role, please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out DSG's Talent Profile. Review of candidate materials will begin immediately.  All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The compensation range for this position is $327,000 $392,000 with a generous benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and financial wellness.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at View phone number on click.appcast.io.