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The Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (Deputy CHRO) is a pivotal position at Rice University, reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This role supports the CHRO in delivering comprehensive human resources (HR) programs and services aligned with the university's mission, values, and financial objectives. The Deputy CHRO oversees various HR projects and services, ensuring alignment with the institution's strategic goals.

The Deputy CHRO is crucial in modernizing HR practices and driving change across the university.

Hiring Range: $175,000 to $200,000

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Six or more years of progressive experience in Human Resources, project management, or related roles, with demonstrated leadership experience.

Preferences

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Ten or more years of progressive experience in Human Resources, project management, or related roles, with demonstrated leadership experience.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage various human resources projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the stakeholders' satisfaction.
• Lead efforts to identify and prioritize HR projects, fostering collaboration across diverse teams to develop recommendations for enhanced business processes.
• Strategically manage developing and implementing innovative human capital tools and solutions to drive organizational change effectively. 
• Guide the formulation of HR approaches and oversee the development of new methodologies to support project initiatives. 
• Provide leadership in operational and administrative matters, including policy development, organizational optimization, and resource management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in partnering with senior leadership to drive HR initiatives and achieve organizational objectives.
• Develop an effective performance management strategy to help Rice improve processes and systems towards greater efficiency and growth.
• Serve as a subject matter expert overseeing HR policy development, administration, and compliance.
• Direct the implementation of technology and business strategies to improve organizational practices and promote operational diversity.
• Monitor ongoing program activities, addressing complex issues and challenges to ensure effective human capital development.
• Plan, direct, and implement HR operations as the CHRO assigns. Provide overall support for the CHRO as needed.
• Coordinate employee communications strategy and programming.
• Develop metrics and reporting programs for the HR Department’s activities and service level standards.

Additional Competencies/Skills

• Proactive Leader: Demonstrates initiative and efficiency in driving projects forward.
• Strategic Thinker: Anticipates future trends and develops relevant strategies.
• Effective Communicator: Capable of communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong Team Leader: Skilled in recruiting and managing diverse teams.
• Customer-focused: Committed to meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Exceptional Personal Qualities: Upholds integrity, sound judgment, and a desire to contribute to the community. 
• Analytical: Demonstrates experience with Human Resources metrics and reporting.

Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits-overview

Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.