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Department SummaryUCLA Human Resources (HR) is dedicated to supporting the university’s mission of excellence in teaching, research, and patient care by providing comprehensive HR services across both Campus and Health HR. The department is responsible for talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management, ensuring that UCLA attracts, develops, and retains the talent necessary for success. UCLA HR collaborates with leadership across the university and medical center to deliver strategic HR guidance, improve operational efficiency, and enhance service quality. Additionally, UCLA HR plays a key role in systemwide HR initiatives, contributing to UC-wide policies and ensuring that HR practices align with both campus and health sector goals.
Position SummaryThe Vice Chancellor & Chief Human Resources Officer (VC-CHRO) is responsible for leading UCLA's HR services across both Campus and Health HR, ensuring that the university and medical center attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to fulfill their missions. This role includes overseeing the operational aspects of HR, managing talent acquisition, workforce planning, development, compensation, employee relations, and performance management. The VC-CHRO also collaborates with leadership teams from both the campus and health sectors to provide strategic HR direction and ensure that UCLA remains a top-tier institution.
Salary & Compensation*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit
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Qualifications Over 15 years of senior HR leadership experience, including strategy, organizational development, change management, and HRIS implementation. (Required)
Skill in building collaborative relationships, developing strategies, and engaging in constructive problem-solving within a complex organizational structure. (Required)
Proficient in communicating complex ideas in simple, persuasive terms, and managing expectations in diverse settings. (Required)
Expertise in transitioning an organization from its current state to a more efficient and effective future, driving institutional effectiveness. (Preferred)
Ability to develop and align campus-wide HR strategies with institutional priorities, positioning UCLA as an employer of choice. (Required)
Strong ability to develop and sustain relationships at all organizational levels, effectively managing influence and fostering trust in a decentralized environment. (Required)
Skilled in utilizing metrics and technology to drive excellence, enhance operations, and integrate HR functions across diverse units. (Required)
Strong sense of urgency and ability to overcome obstacles to achieve timely outcomes and drive operational results. (Required)
Knowledge of issues facing higher education and the basic tenets on which a public university is established. (Preferred)
Experience in higher education and health care environments. (Preferred)
Familiarity with California-specific labor and employment requirements. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Required)
Advanced Degree (Preferred)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Descriptionhttps://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=TBD_4364
