Associate Vice President for Human Resources

The client is seeking a strategic, agile, visionary, and transformational human resources leader for the Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP-HR) role. Reporting to the Vice President for Operations, the AVP-HR will lead the next phase of an HR transformation initiative focused on improving the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of HR services, processes, and systems through a people-centered approach. In this role, the AVP-HR will lead and empower a talented HR team, fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and excellence in customer service. Key priorities include organizational change management to ensure high-quality service, building campus-wide trust and transparency, supporting creative and responsive talent acquisition strategies, and developing strong collaboration within HR and with campus partners to drive improved efficiencies and services. The ideal candidate will be a highly accomplished leader with at least ten years of progressive leadership experience and a strong track record of leading HR teams through transformation in support of complex, diverse workforces. They will be a systems thinker who partners to advance change management and improve business process efficiency, with demonstrated strengths in strategic planning, project leadership, and organizational development, along with thorough and proactive communication to the university community. The client is committed to equal opportunity and a work environment free from unlawful harassment, and supports protections against discrimination and retaliation.