University of California Office of the President
Vice President, Systemwide Human Resources
University of California Office of the President, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Overview
The University of California (UC) seeks applications and nominations for the position of
Vice President of Systemwide Human Resources (VP) . Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, this enterprise-wide senior leadership role provides strategic direction, policy leadership, and systemwide oversight of all human resources functions across the UC. Founded in 1868, the UC system is recognized as one of the world's largest and most prestigious academic institutions, with a tripartite mission of research, teaching, and public service. The UC system is the second largest employer in California, employing over 266,000 faculty and staff across ten campuses, six academic health centers, and three affiliated national laboratories. The ten campuses that make up the UC system – Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz – collectively enroll approximately 299,400 students and have a combined 2.5 million alumni living and working around the world. Another half million people benefit from UC\'s continuing education courses each year, as well as from research centers and educational programs operating throughout the state. UC\'s scope extends beyond its campus locations, with its national laboratories, medical centers, and outreach programs in neighboring communities, throughout California, and around the world. In this context, the VP will have a remarkable opportunity for impact, with oversight of a broad systemwide portfolio of HR functions, including the full spectrum of employee and labor relations, total rewards, workforce and talent planning, policy development and compliance, organizational and leadership development, finance and administration, and UC Office of the President (UCOP) human resources. Working in close partnership with campus and location HR leaders, the VP is charged with designing and implementing a forward-looking, people-centered strategy and workplace culture that engages, supports, and empowers the University\'s workforce and with leading responsive, effective, and future-focused human capital strategies aligned with the UC\'s mission and goals. Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction, policy leadership, and systemwide oversight of all human resources functions across the UC. Oversee a broad systemwide portfolio including employee and labor relations, total rewards, workforce and talent planning, policy development and compliance, organizational and leadership development, finance and administration, and UCOP HR. Design and implement a forward-looking, people-centered HR strategy and workplace culture in partnership with campus and location HR leaders. Lead a team of over 180 human resources professionals, including 5 senior unit leaders, and manage an annual operating budget of approximately $50 million. Serve as the principal HR advisor to the UC Board of Regents, the UC President, campus chancellors, medical center CEOs, and other senior executives across the UC system. Collaborate with campus and location HR leaders to align HR strategy with the UC\'s mission and goals and respond to current and future workforce needs. Eligibility/Qualifications
The description does not list explicit qualifications. The information provided indicates the role requires senior systemwide HR leadership, strategic planning, policy development, and oversight of a large HR function and budget, with advisory responsibilities to senior UC leaders. Application process and deadlines
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to the Isaacson, Miller consultants supporting the search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For best consideration, please apply by October 20, 2025 via the Isaacson, Miller website. Applications must be complete to be reviewed for consideration; a complete application includes: 1) CV, 2) completion of the UC Applicant Self-Identification forms, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter. Compensation and EEO
UCOP is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The full salary range for this position is $352K - $584K. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects for this position is $380K-$430K. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. IsExpired: false
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The University of California (UC) seeks applications and nominations for the position of
Vice President of Systemwide Human Resources (VP) . Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, this enterprise-wide senior leadership role provides strategic direction, policy leadership, and systemwide oversight of all human resources functions across the UC. Founded in 1868, the UC system is recognized as one of the world's largest and most prestigious academic institutions, with a tripartite mission of research, teaching, and public service. The UC system is the second largest employer in California, employing over 266,000 faculty and staff across ten campuses, six academic health centers, and three affiliated national laboratories. The ten campuses that make up the UC system – Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz – collectively enroll approximately 299,400 students and have a combined 2.5 million alumni living and working around the world. Another half million people benefit from UC\'s continuing education courses each year, as well as from research centers and educational programs operating throughout the state. UC\'s scope extends beyond its campus locations, with its national laboratories, medical centers, and outreach programs in neighboring communities, throughout California, and around the world. In this context, the VP will have a remarkable opportunity for impact, with oversight of a broad systemwide portfolio of HR functions, including the full spectrum of employee and labor relations, total rewards, workforce and talent planning, policy development and compliance, organizational and leadership development, finance and administration, and UC Office of the President (UCOP) human resources. Working in close partnership with campus and location HR leaders, the VP is charged with designing and implementing a forward-looking, people-centered strategy and workplace culture that engages, supports, and empowers the University\'s workforce and with leading responsive, effective, and future-focused human capital strategies aligned with the UC\'s mission and goals. Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction, policy leadership, and systemwide oversight of all human resources functions across the UC. Oversee a broad systemwide portfolio including employee and labor relations, total rewards, workforce and talent planning, policy development and compliance, organizational and leadership development, finance and administration, and UCOP HR. Design and implement a forward-looking, people-centered HR strategy and workplace culture in partnership with campus and location HR leaders. Lead a team of over 180 human resources professionals, including 5 senior unit leaders, and manage an annual operating budget of approximately $50 million. Serve as the principal HR advisor to the UC Board of Regents, the UC President, campus chancellors, medical center CEOs, and other senior executives across the UC system. Collaborate with campus and location HR leaders to align HR strategy with the UC\'s mission and goals and respond to current and future workforce needs. Eligibility/Qualifications
The description does not list explicit qualifications. The information provided indicates the role requires senior systemwide HR leadership, strategic planning, policy development, and oversight of a large HR function and budget, with advisory responsibilities to senior UC leaders. Application process and deadlines
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to the Isaacson, Miller consultants supporting the search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For best consideration, please apply by October 20, 2025 via the Isaacson, Miller website. Applications must be complete to be reviewed for consideration; a complete application includes: 1) CV, 2) completion of the UC Applicant Self-Identification forms, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter. Compensation and EEO
UCOP is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The full salary range for this position is $352K - $584K. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects for this position is $380K-$430K. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. IsExpired: false
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