Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
confidentialLos Angeles (CA)
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Posted 4 days ago
confidentialLos Angeles (CA)
SENIORITY
Director
About the role
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
About the Company:
A premier public university committed to student success, public service, and inclusion. Industry Higher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1857Employees10,001+Categories EducationHigher Education UniversitiesSpecialtiesbusiness & managementcommunicationssocial sciencehealth professionspsychologyengineeringeducation (teaching)arts and entertainmentagriculturethe sciencesand public administration
About the Role:
The Company is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to serve as a transformational, mission-centered executive. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the human resources enterprise, modernizing systems and processes, and positioning HR as a strategic, solutions-oriented partner. This role demands a seasoned HR leader with deep expertise across the full HR portfolio, experience in leading change within a complex and highly unionized environment, and the ability to translate institutional priorities into effective workforce strategies. The CHRO will also play a central role in strengthening relationships across the university and within the broader system, fostering productive labor-management relationships, and serving as a liaison to the Chancellor's Office and HR colleagues across sister campuses. Applicants for the CHRO position at the company should have a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of senior-level HR leadership experience, with a preference for those holding an advanced degree or senior-level HR certification. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading change, building effective teams, and using data to improve service and organizational performance. The role requires a visible, approachable, and collaborative leader who can navigate complexity with steadiness and advance practical solutions with credibility and care. The CHRO will be expected to be a trusted partner in a dynamic, mission-driven, and unionized public university environment, and to demonstrate strong labor and employee relations acumen, sound judgment, and a commitment to the values of the institution. Hiring Manager Title PresidentFunctionsHuman Resources
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