Vice President for Human Resources

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Applications (resume and cover letter), inquiries, nominations and referrals should be sent to the Isaacson, Miller website: Julie Filizetti, Rafa Escobedo, and Gabi Harrington Isaacson, Miller Posting Number Posting Number NA01466 Position Information Position Title Position Title Vice President for Human Resources State State WI Employment Status Employment Status Full Time Position Status Position Status Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) Position Type Position Type Staff Job Family Job Family Human Resources Position Overview Reporting to the EVP / COO , the VPHR serves as Marquette’s chief human resources officer. The VPHR will oversee and strengthen the University’s Department of Human Resources in order to execute the University’s strategic priorities, support innovation, and fulfill Marquette’s Catholic and Jesuit mission. The VPHR will clearly communicate human resource goals and challenges to the University’s leadership and the campus’ broader community. The VPHR will oversee a staff of thirteen, with direct reports including the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, Sr. Director of Employment and Employee Relations, and the Director of the Marquette Child Care Center. The VPHR oversees the Marquette University Child Care Center, which is an on-site, employer sponsored center dedicated to quality care for children of all of those who make up the Marquette University community. As needed, the VPHR also provides support to the Board of Trustees’ Finance & Risk Committee. The VPHR will work closely with the EVP / COO , the president’s leadership team, as well as other campus leaders on the development and support of integrated long-range human resource planning and on integrating these plans into academic, financial, operational, and capital plans. Duties and Responsibilities Lead efforts to continue to make Marquette an employer of choice. Create human resource strategies that enhance the ability to recruit, engage, and retain a highly motivated, diverse, and effective workforce that delivers Marquette’s Catholic and Jesuit mission, especially in the implementation of the campuswide strategic plan. Serve as a strategic, creative, and thoughtful partner to university leadership. Provide leadership to ensure Marquette’s employees have access to the best possible and most cost-effective total rewards. Communicate openly, make decisions with fortitude, and explain those decisions to the Marquette community Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The successful VPHR candidate will be an experienced and accomplished leader in human resources with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, political savvy, and the drive necessary to achieve ambitious university-wide goals. The successful candidate will also bring many of the following professional qualifications, skills, experiences, and personal qualities: Broad human resources functional expertise: familiarity with compensation, benefits, employee relations, organizational design and development, business partnerships, etc. A strategic mindset – a proven track record of providing strategic human resources leadership in complex organizations; Demonstrated ability to manage and implement industry-leading total rewards (compensation and employee benefits) programs; Analytical acumen – a demonstrated competence in analyzing and interpreting complex data such as compensation and benefits to inform recommendations and actions; Demonstrated ability to integrate vision and strategy to move initiatives forward; An entrepreneurial spirit – creativity in identifying, deploying, and stewarding limited resources; An understanding of and appreciation for navigating through moments of ambiguity; Experience leading and inspiring change and innovation, with a strong orientation toward collaboration, teamwork, transparency, accessibility, accountability, and delegation; Knowledge of human resource best practices and trends; Experience with developing and retaining a highly motivated and effective workforce that supports the strategic requirements of an organization; Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with a full range of internal and external colleagues and constituencies, including faculty, staff, students, and board members; Excellent listening and communication skills, and the willingness to convey complex information and concepts in accessible ways, both orally and in writing; Executive presence – Proven track record of inspiring colleagues, as well as the ability to cultivate and to sustain trust and credibility; Strong leadership skills demonstrated by the ability to influence, persuade, and inspire individuals and organizations to take action based on an ambitious vision and strategic objectives; An ability to explain leadership decisions with fortitude; Experience in conflict management; Experience with labor relations, labor contract negotiations and fostering positive working relationships with employee unions; and Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Complete Opportunity and Challenge Profile can be found here: Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Applications (resume and cover letter), inquiries, nominations and referrals should be sent to the Isaacson, Miller website: Julie Filizetti, Rafa Escobedo, and Gabi Harrington Isaacson, Miller EOE Statement It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr Marquette University Clg-Nurse