William & Mary
Overview
Chief Human Resources Officer
— Williamsburg, VA — June 2025 William & Mary, a historic and forward-thinking institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia, seeks an experienced, dedicated, and strategic Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead its human resources function during a time of transformation and growth. The CHRO serves as an essential member of the President’s Cabinet and reports directly to the Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration, joining a leadership peer group including the chief financial officer, chief information officer, chief business officer, and other key operational leaders for the university. Operating within a supportive yet autonomous work environment, the CHRO’s leadership will be vital to shaping the university’s workforce development strategy, enhancing HR service delivery, and nurturing a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity. Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the full range of human resources functions and services, ensuring aligned HR strategy with the university’s transformation and growth plans. Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and collaborate with senior leaders to shape workforce development initiatives and inclusive culture. Enhance HR service delivery, optimize processes, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity across the university. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. At least ten years of leadership experience in human resources. Deep familiarity with best practices across all HR functions. Experience working in a complex setting and with ERP system migrations. Ability to bring a team mentality and collaborative leadership style. Application and Contact
Additional information can be found in the full leadership profile. Applicants materials (including a CV and cover letter) should be submitted using the Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential. For inquiries or nominations, contact WilliamMaryCHRO@StorbeckSearch.com. Carly Rose DiGiovanni EdD, Managing Director; Anne Koellhoffer, Managing Associate; WilliamMaryCHRO@StorbeckSearch.com. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
William & Mary (W&M), including the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, is committed to compliance with all laws that require equal opportunity or affirmative action and prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex/gender, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications. The university’s Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and Sexual Misconduct prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class and requires that employment decisions be based on qualifications or performance related to job requirements. The university’s commitment to equal opportunity applies to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. W&M also modifies the application process as well as the jobs, work conditions and environment for qualified employees with disabilities as required by law, under the Employee Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedure. The university has written affirmative action programs with an audit and reporting system, available for inspection upon request to askhr@wm.edu. The university invites employees who are disabled or protected veterans to inform University Human Resources for inclusion in the affirmative action program. This self-identification is voluntary and confidential and may not result in adverse consequences of any sort.
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Chief Human Resources Officer
— Williamsburg, VA — June 2025 William & Mary, a historic and forward-thinking institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia, seeks an experienced, dedicated, and strategic Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead its human resources function during a time of transformation and growth. The CHRO serves as an essential member of the President’s Cabinet and reports directly to the Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration, joining a leadership peer group including the chief financial officer, chief information officer, chief business officer, and other key operational leaders for the university. Operating within a supportive yet autonomous work environment, the CHRO’s leadership will be vital to shaping the university’s workforce development strategy, enhancing HR service delivery, and nurturing a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity. Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the full range of human resources functions and services, ensuring aligned HR strategy with the university’s transformation and growth plans. Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and collaborate with senior leaders to shape workforce development initiatives and inclusive culture. Enhance HR service delivery, optimize processes, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity across the university. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. At least ten years of leadership experience in human resources. Deep familiarity with best practices across all HR functions. Experience working in a complex setting and with ERP system migrations. Ability to bring a team mentality and collaborative leadership style. Application and Contact
Additional information can be found in the full leadership profile. Applicants materials (including a CV and cover letter) should be submitted using the Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential. For inquiries or nominations, contact WilliamMaryCHRO@StorbeckSearch.com. Carly Rose DiGiovanni EdD, Managing Director; Anne Koellhoffer, Managing Associate; WilliamMaryCHRO@StorbeckSearch.com. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
William & Mary (W&M), including the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, is committed to compliance with all laws that require equal opportunity or affirmative action and prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex/gender, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications. The university’s Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and Sexual Misconduct prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class and requires that employment decisions be based on qualifications or performance related to job requirements. The university’s commitment to equal opportunity applies to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. W&M also modifies the application process as well as the jobs, work conditions and environment for qualified employees with disabilities as required by law, under the Employee Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedure. The university has written affirmative action programs with an audit and reporting system, available for inspection upon request to askhr@wm.edu. The university invites employees who are disabled or protected veterans to inform University Human Resources for inclusion in the affirmative action program. This self-identification is voluntary and confidential and may not result in adverse consequences of any sort.
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