Assistant Vice Chancellor for HR Partner Services

Requisition Number: 72791

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 29-Jun-2026

Date Posted:
15-Jun-2026

Job Summary

The Department of Human Resources at The University of Colorado
Boulder invites applications for an Assistant Vice Chancellor for HR Partner Services! This role provides strategic
leadership and operational direction for the university’s comprehensive human resources business partner function, serving as a key advisor
and partner to senior academic and administrative leaders across a highly complex, research-intensive (R1) institution.The Assistant Vice
Chancellor leads a large, campus-wide team of business partners and HR professionals who deliver consultative support and integrated
services to colleges, schools, research centers, and administrative divisions. This role leads and integrates multidisciplinary HR teams to
deliver seamless, strategically-aligned, and client-centered HR services across the campus. This position works closely with the central
campus Department of Human Resources Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure that the university’s people strategies-spanning talent
management, compensation, employee relations, organizational development, employee engagement, inclusion, and workplace culture-align with
institutional priorities and enhance organizational effectiveness.Operating in a decentralized and matrixed environment, the AVC supports a
collaborative approach that advances the university’s mission and fosters a positive, high-performing, and inclusive community.

CU
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all
backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are
Human
Resources (HR) contributes leadership, guidance, tools and services to support employees throughout their careers at CU Boulder and to
cultivate a culture which upholds the campus’ strongly held values. HR partners with campus in the achievement of the campus vision and
strategic imperatives.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Strategic Leadership &
Vision:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy across the HR business partner team that aligns with the Central
  Human Resources and the university mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Develop systems and principles of work to build and align a
  new business partner team focused on enhancing a strategic and data driven model to enhance the HR service delivery to campus.
• Lead
  the university’s HR business partner model to deliver consistent, equitable, and high-quality HR support across diverse academic and
  administrative units.
• Provide mentorship, development, and guidance to HR business partners across the
  institution.
• Collaborate closely with HR COEs to ensure consistency in application of HR processes and systems across the
  university.
• Partner with other senior leaders to ensure integration of HR strategies with broader operational and institutional
  goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and institutional change
  initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on the HR and staffing impacts of operational decisions, including workforce structure, resource
  allocation, compliance risk, and long-term talent implications.
• Create a culture and climate conducive to high impact teamwork,
  which values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Improve year-over-year performance by growing and developing managers and
  individual contributors assigned within areas of responsibility and by using performance data to drive employee effectiveness and
  efficiency.

Operational Excellence & Service Delivery:

• Ensure HR policies, programs, and practices are
  efficient, compliant, and aligned with guidelines in higher education and public sector administration.
• Drive continuous
  improvement initiatives to enhance HR service delivery, data-informed decision making, and employee
  experience.

Organizational Development & Talent Management:

• Collaborate with the Organization and Employee
  Development team to implement talent management and leadership development programs that strengthen the university’s workforce
  capabilities.
• In collaboration with Organization and Employee Development (OED), Employee Relations (ER), Compensation, and Talent
  Acquisition, design and implement integrated talent development strategies that build supportive career pathways, strengthen leadership
  capability, and align workforce planning with campus priorities.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, and accountability
  through effective organizational development and change leadership.

Collaborator Engagement & Relationship Management:

• Build and sustain strong, collaborative partnerships with leadership; including deans, department chairs, and senior
  administrators.
• Serve as a key liaison between central HR and campus units, ensuring that HR policies and practices support
  academic, research, and administrative needs.
• Promote transparency, trust, and shared understanding between central human resources
  and unit leaders.
• Lead strategic transformation initiatives to modernize HR processes, systems, structures, and service models
  under area of purview.
• Champion change management practices that facilitate successful adoption of new technologies, policies, and
  organizational processes.
• Partner with institutional research and effectiveness offices to assess workforce trends and inform
  data-driven decision-making.

What You Should Know
This position is hybrid. The in-person schedule will vary
each week according to business needs.

What We Can Offer

• The annual hiring range for this full-time
  position is $154,700 – $193,300.
• Some relocation funds are available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and
retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of
Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore
additional perks and programs through the CU
Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be excited. Be Boulder.

What We
Require

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 8+ years of professional human resources experience
  OR Master’s/JD degree from an accredited college or university and 6+ years of professional human resources experience OR equivalent
  combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a senior management role with HR responsibility within a large,
  complex organization.
• Experience directly supervising and developing professional HR staff and managers.
• Experience in
  organizational design, workforce strategy, change management, compensation, and employee relations.
• Experience leading with a data
  driven approach to impact consultation, programmatic and systems continuous improvement.

What You Will Need

• Success leading HR teams in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering belonging in the workplace.
• Comprehensive understanding of all HR operations including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning
  and development, total rewards, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building
  skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and lead across varied constituencies.
• Inclusive and collaborative
  leadership.
• Change and talent management.
• Employee engagement and culture building.
• Service orientation and
  operational excellence.
• Strategic and systems thinking.
• Consultation skills.
• Organizational design and
  development.
• Commitment to fostering an environment where all can thrive: The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Partner Services is
  expected to model and advance the university’s commitment to creating an environment where all can thrive and matter, grounded in the
  principles of Shared Equity Leadership. This includes fostering equitable HR practices, developing inclusive leadership capacity, and
  ensuring all HR policies and initiatives contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment for faculty, staff, and
  students.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 10+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including
  at least 5 years in a senior management role with HR responsibility within a large, complex organization.
• Master’s degree in human
  resources, public administration, business, or higher education leadership.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining
  environments.

Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current
   resume.
2. A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.

We may request
references at a later time.Please apply by June 29th, 2026 for consideration.Note: Application materials will not be
accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you
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