AVP/Chief Human Resources Officer

AVP/Chief Human Resources Officer

Job ID: 296285

Location: GHC – Floyd
Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Highlands
College is a
dynamic, multi-campus institution and proud member of the University System of Georgia. Established in 1970 as Floyd Junior
College, GHC has
grown into a thriving college serving more than 6,000 students across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama, with vibrant
campuses in
Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas.

Offering more than 30 areas of study, GHC provides flexible pathways to
associate and
bachelor’s degrees, both in the classroom and online, empowering students to achieve their goals on their terms.

At
GHC, growth isn’t
just for students, it’s for our employees, too. As a forward-thinking and progressive institution, we foster a fast-paced,
engaging work
environment that champions professional development, employee wellness, and shared success. Our culture of collaboration and
innovation has
earned us numerous awards and recognitions.

Job Summary

The Associate Vice President and Chief Human
Resources Officer
(CHRO) serves as the institution’s senior human resources executive, providing strategic vision and comprehensive
oversight of all HR
functions. As a trusted member of the President’s Cabinet, the CHRO collaborates closely with executive leadership,
faculty, staff, and
governing bodies to foster a high-performing, engaged workforce aligned with the institution’s mission and strategic
priorities.

Through thoughtful leadership and partnership, the CHRO advances a college community culture of excellence and
accountability, supporting
student access to a dynamic teaching and learning environment that prepares students to succeed and lead in an
increasingly global
society.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive human capital strategy aligned with
  the
  institution’s strategic plan.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and Cabinet on workforce planning, organizational
  development, and change management.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen institutional culture, shared governance, and employee
  engagement.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and succession planning strategies for faculty and
  staff.
• Implement workforce analytics and planning models to anticipate future institutional needs.
• Guide leadership
  development and performance management programs and systems.
• Support faculty affairs in collaboration with academic leadership,
  including appointment, promotion, and tenure processes.
• Design and administer competitive and equitable compensation structures.
  Ensure alignment with market data and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee benefits programs, retirement plans, wellness initiatives,
  and leave administration.
• Provide executive oversight of employee relations, conflict resolution, and grievance
  procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and higher education regulations.
• Ensure
  adherence to all relevant employment legislation, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee HR
  policies and procedures to maintain institutional integrity and mitigate risk.
• Partner with legal counsel and compliance offices on
  investigations and regulatory matters.
• Direct HRIS strategy, data governance, and process optimization.
• Promote operational
  excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team with a service-oriented
  approach.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources,
  Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, including five or
  more years in a senior leadership capacity; experience in advising executive leadership and governing boards
• Experience utilizing
  HRIS platforms commonly used in higher education environments to enhance operational effectiveness and data integrity

Preferred
Qualifications

HR professional certification through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) or the HR
Certification Institute (PHR or SPHR)

Proposed Salary

Salary: $107,000 – $140,000

Required Documents to
Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will
  be
  required upon offer of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of employment law and human
  resources
  best practices, with the ability to apply this expertise in complex organizational settings
• Ability to think
  strategically and
  apply strong analytical skills to ensure effective operational oversight; capacity to cultivate and leverage business
  acumen; commitment to
  data-informed decision-making that drives organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Ability to
  cultivate collaborative
  relationships and communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels, including experience working
  within shared governance
  structures
• Ability to lead with a high level of professionalism marked by discretion and sound ethical
  judgment and a commitment to
  confidentiality
• Expertise in conflict resolution, mediation and facilitating constructive
  solutions-oriented dialogue
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple initiatives within a dynamic and evolving
  academic
  environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and function specific technology
• Possession of a current
  valid
  driver’s license with acceptable driving record and the ability to pass a yearly motor vehicle report review
• Ability to pass a
  pre-employment drug test and random drug testing

Apply Before Date

Application Deadline: Open until
filled.

USG
Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and
learning as well as the
System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values
serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding
these standards. More
details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can
be found on-line at https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7015043&targetURL=

Ten or more years of progressively responsible
experience in Human Resources, including five or more years in a senior leadership capacity; experience in advising executive leadership and
governing boards

Experience utilizing HRIS platforms commonly used in higher education environments to enhance operational
effectiveness and data integrity

Preferred Qualifications

HR professional certification through the Society for
Human Resource
Management (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) or the HR Certification Institute (PHR or SPHR)

Proposed Salary

Salary: $107,000 –
$140,000

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach
  unofficial transcripts with
  your application. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.

Knowledge, Skills,
&
Abilities

• Knowledge of employment law and human resources best practices, with the ability to apply this expertise in complex
  organizational settings
• Ability to think strategically and apply strong analytical skills to ensure effective operational
  oversight; capacity to cultivate and leverage business acumen; commitment to data-informed decision-making that drives organizational
  effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Ability to cultivate collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with employees
  and leaders at all levels, including experience working within shared governance structures
• Ability to lead with a high level of
  professionalism marked by discretion and sound ethical judgment and a commitment to confidentiality
• Expertise in conflict
  resolution, mediation and facilitating constructive solutions-oriented dialogue
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage
  multiple initiatives within a dynamic and evolving academic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and function
  specific technology
• Possession of a current valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and the ability to pass a yearly
  motor vehicle report review
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing

Apply Before Date

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our
26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is
responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are
available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at h
ttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression
as
stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/pol
icym
anual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a
background
investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College,
as
determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your
application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal
and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of
the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or
local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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