Brief Job Description

Reporting to the President and serving on the President’s Executive Cabinet Team, the CHRO provides leadership and hands-on direction to all aspects of Tusculum University’s people management function, Supervisory experience required. This is a strong business partnership position, providing counsel and serving as a coach/mentor to key stakeholders and leaders on all matters related to human resources. In addition, this position plays a key leadership role with executive planning and strategic decision making impacting the entire campus. This role is a Mission-driver; actively promoting and delivering sound advice, programs, policies and initiatives which are effective in supporting overall goals and objectives of the institution. Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred. 5 years of progressively more responsible work experience as a HR professional, preferably in an academic setting; specialized training in multi-disciplined HR functions; professional certification preferred. Supervisory experience and excellent communications, analytic, computer, and financial acumen experience required.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources at a private university;
Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, benefits negotiations and administration, safety, training, and /or labor relations, required; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SHRM BASK or equivalent professional certification preferred;
Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community outreach/involvement preferred;
Strong financial and analytical modeling/forecasting experience required through the use of excel and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Experienced in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other HR recognition and engagement programs and processes; and
Evidence of the ability to practice and coach organization managers in the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
Must demonstrate a record of high character and collegial behavior.
Has the ability to follow and execute verbal and written instructions.
Utilize logic to ascertain solutions to problems.

How To Apply

Only online applications will be accepted. Send a cover letter, resume, the names & contact information of 3-5 references, and Tusculum University application (This form can be located at the top of the web page https://www3.tusculum.edu/hr/employment-opportunities) electronically to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Chief Human Resources Officer

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