Chief Human Resources Officer

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Chancellors Executive Team develops organizational strategies identifying and researching human resource issues contributing information analysis and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction.

Leads the College on all administrative matters pertaining to employee selection talent relations total rewards payroll required state and federal reporting learning and professional development and retention programs and works collaboratively with the Chancellor and the Executive Team in determining policy procedure and budget ensuring the strategic plan is achieved through effective Talent Engagement practices allowing HCC employees to focus on Student Success.

This position is charged with developing comprehensive plans for compensation employee career development succession planning and an HCC training portfolio with prioritized attention to HCCs strategic priorities.

In addition the position is charged with developing and implementing a staffing model conducive to student success and creative strategies to support the Colleges strategic plan priorities particular an employer of choice.

Recruiting Hiring Onboarding professional development and retention and promotion must support goals for improved ultimate student experience.

A major responsibility is to reignite the HCC Way modeling the Colleges operation on core values and behaviors designed to create value for all stakeholders students employees and our communities and promote a sense of belonging.

Has responsibilities in areas of actual and potential legal liability including but not limited to advising on personnel matters interpreting federal and state laws and regulations interpreting system policies regulations and rules and developing and drafting regulations.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan Embracing Houstons Future with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission Vision and Values.

Responsible for the design execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient assets are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws regulations policies and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement with respect to activities of direct reports including recruiting and selection hiring and termination training development mentoring counseling and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide leadership on behalf of the Chancellor Executive Team Talent Engagement functional Directors Supervisors and College Committees on all aspects of employee involvement and management systems; accountable for the general oversight of management development implementation evaluation and improvement of recruiting compensation & benefits programs payroll talent relations employee learning organizational development compliance training programs performance management regulatory compliance management and human resources information systems.

Ensure system HR policies and procedures are effectively and fairly implemented across the Houston Community College System; provides direction in achieving system HR goals and responsible and accountable for recruiting evaluating and training highly qualified faculty and staff capable of achieving the systems goals.

Function as the strategic business advisor to the Chancellor Executive Team and functional leaders regarding key organizational and management issues; establishes and executes a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the College building a steady self-renewing stream of leaders.

Collaborate with departments throughout the College analyzing and determining best use of technological resources to advance service levels for employees retirees and students.

Develop and is accountable for effective management of the Talent Engagement budget as a component of the system budget; work in conjunction with the system foundation and development office to acquire alternative resources; achieve budget targets ensuring development and grant project outcomes are achieved.

Provide leadership in creation and is accountable for implementation of the Human Resources Strategic Plan in alignment with the System Plan and Performance Budget and Disaster Recovery Plan and Emergency Management; deliver organizational assessments.

Develop and implement strategies to achieve objectives; emphasize and encourage program and employee evaluations as a component of the continuous improvement management process.

Act as the guardian of the College Culture; create maintain and foster programs and strategies focused on the student experience ensuring continued competitiveness in a global market.

May participate in community programs and activities that provide meaningful input to improving programming standards; frequently participate as a speaker/representative at local state and national human resources conferences boards and forums.

Support strategies and partnerships engaging the community in programs and activities that support HCCS employee recruitment and retention policies; assist in the development of programs that further the reputation of the College in efforts to increase enrollment.

Regularly analyzes and uses data predictive analytics and qualitative evidence of the student experience to make decisions about talent engagement functions evaluate their effectiveness and communicate reform priorities.

Collaborate closely with the systems Public Relations and Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX to effectively communicate HCCs recruitment programs.

Collaborate with the College Presidents and Vice Chancellors ensuring appropriate human resources programs support student success.

Demonstrate commitment to collaborative decision-making results-based management continuous improvement and student/customer service in an environment conducive to teamwork and mutual support.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in a related field of study required
• Masters degree preferred
• 10 years of senior-level management or administrative experience required
• Experience in a higher education setting and working with trustees/boards preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License
• Member State Bar of Texas preferred

Special Skills

• Understanding of and commitment to the Colleges mission and student success
• Ability to effectively lead complex organizational change
• Takes strategic action with a sense of urgency
• Strong communications skills with direct reports and staff members senior team-level colleagues the Chancellor and board members

Competencies

• Acting as a Champion for Change
• Thinking like an Entrepreneur
• Driving for Results
• Leveraging Opportunities
• Setting a Strategic Vision
• Attracting & Developing Talent
• Inspiring & Motivating Others
• Acting Strategically
• Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals
• Managing Resources

Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215