Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Training & Performance

Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Training & Performance

About the Company

Prominent public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1908

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Colleges & Universities
• Education
• James Madison University

Specialties

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Computer Information Systems
• International Business
• Finance
• Marketing
• Economics
• Quantitative Finance
• and Business

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Assistant/Associate Vice President for HR, Training, and Performance to provide strategic leadership to the Human Resources and Talent Development departments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of these departments with the company's mission and high standards of service and performance. This role involves supporting the VP for Administration and Finance with special projects, serving on various university committees, and driving policy, compensation, and engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have an undergraduate degree in HR or a related field, proven leadership experience in HR management, and a strong understanding of higher education administration and governance structures. Key responsibilities for this role at the company include providing leadership, supervision, and strategic guidance to the HR and Talent Development teams, particularly in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and professional development. The role also requires significant experience in labor relations and collective bargaining, preferably within a higher education or public-sector environment, and the ability to ensure compliance with employment and labor laws. The candidate should be adept at change management, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution, and must demonstrate a commitment to creating a culture of teamwork, trust, and respect. Excellent project management, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage and guide departments to align with organizational goals. A Master's degree and professional HR certifications are preferred.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President for Administration and Finance

Functions

• Human Resources
• Education/Academic Administration