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Reporting to the President and serving on the University’s executive and cabinet team, the VP‑HR is responsible for leading and directing all of the human resources functions in support of the university’s mission and to ensure that faculty and staff are positioned to excel in delivering that mission. The VP‑HR acts in accordance with institutional policies, laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and regulatory authorities.
The VP‑HR sets strategic direction in talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, employee relations, compliance, payroll and HRIS, training and development, and compensation and benefits. The VP‑HR promotes a culture of respect, innovation, performance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibilities
Leads a team of human resources professionals in talent acquisition, HRIS & compensation, training & development, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains leadership‑level HR staff.
Oversees the high‑level daily workflow of the department.
Provides constructive and timely performance feedback and coaching, including formal annual evaluations.
Team/Institutional Leadership
Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization’s long‑term mission, goals and strategic imperatives; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management.
Participates in university strategy setting, goal setting and achievement, handling high‑level matters.
Serves as a trusted advisor to the President on human capital matters, workforce planning, leadership development, culture and risk management.
Signs contractual agreements as an officer of the university.
Attends daily and weekly Cabinet and Executive Council meetings.
Participates in governance groups and meetings such as ERP systems governance and the Retirement Plan Committee.
Sets strategic direction for and leads the Human Resources team.
Oversees the human resources team to ensure full service to the college, including payroll, benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, training, performance management, people‑related data analytics, HR systems administration, compliance, policy development and enforcement, and leave administration.
Identifies key performance indicators for the university HR and talent management functions; assesses organizational success and market competitiveness.
Provides guidance and leadership to the HR team; assists with resolution of HR, compensation, and benefits questions and concerns.
Oversees the HR unit budget and ensures expenses comply with organizational policies and stay within budget.
Participates in the university’s budget planning, forecasting and operational processes.
Participates in professional development and networking conferences and events.
Provides continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Office of Human Resources.
Assists with university communications as needed.
Completes reports for the Board of Trustees, external agencies and key constituencies.
Assists with partnership, mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence focused on HR matters.
Talent Management
Manages the Personnel budget in collaboration with the CFO and Fiscal Office.
Oversees Talent Acquisition work, including leading senior‑level searches; ensures the university attracts, selects, and onboards qualified talent.
Works with leadership to ensure optimal organizational structures and leads reorganization efforts.
Assists with immigration‑related matters.
Oversees Employee Training and Development, ensuring appropriate training opportunities are available.
Handles employee performance issues and works with managers to make termination decisions.
Reviews requests for promotions, title changes, salary changes, and related matters.
Oversees administration of employee engagement surveys and follow‑up actions.
Assists with talent acquisition for new sites/offices and mergers and acquisitions.
Compensation, Benefits and HRIS
Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.
Ensures bi‑weekly payroll is completed accurately and on time.
Handles annual benefits insurance renewal negotiations and plan design decisions.
Chairs the Retirement Plan Committee.
Assists with accommodations and leaves of absence as needed.
Ensures HRIS is properly maintained and updated to ensure full functionality.
Ensures the Education Assistance program is appropriately managed.
Oversees annual salary review process.
Handles executive compensation tasks, including compensation surveys and salary recommendations.
Employee Relations
Works with managers to ensure appropriate and legal handling of personnel matters.
Facilitates conflict resolution, coaching, and counseling of staff.
Establishes and maintains credibility with management and employees as a role model, communicator, and listener.
Ensures effective employee relations that balance employee and leadership support and strives for positive outcomes; handles complex issues.
Investigates employee complaints thoroughly and takes appropriate follow‑up actions.
Policies and Compliance
Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws and regulations.
Maintains knowledge of employment law, human resources, and talent management best practices.
Oversees development and updating of employment‑related policies and procedures.
Ensures the university and its leaders operate ethically and in compliance with policies and relevant laws.
Handles legal matters to the extent possible; works with General Counsel and outside counsel as needed.
University Administration
Participates in leadership of emergency and contingency planning for the College.
Serves on, oversees, or chairs College committees as designated.
Approves various invoices and other documents as needed.
Oversees development of the holiday schedule each year.
Oversees the Rewards and Recognition program and plays a major role in the annual Charter Day celebration.
Chairs the Crisis Prevention and Response Group.
Assists in managing the on‑site Café.
Assists with university and community events.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations.
Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s or law degree highly preferred.
At least ten years of human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development focus.
Work Location This position is based in the university’s main Albany, NY location.
Salary The hiring salary range for this position is $190,000.00 – $225,000.00.
Application Information Please submit a letter of application, résumé, and the names of three professional references by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.
EEO Statement Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
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Vice President of Human Resources
role at
Inside Higher Ed .
Reporting to the President and serving on the University’s executive and cabinet team, the VP‑HR is responsible for leading and directing all of the human resources functions in support of the university’s mission and to ensure that faculty and staff are positioned to excel in delivering that mission. The VP‑HR acts in accordance with institutional policies, laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and regulatory authorities.
The VP‑HR sets strategic direction in talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, employee relations, compliance, payroll and HRIS, training and development, and compensation and benefits. The VP‑HR promotes a culture of respect, innovation, performance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibilities
Leads a team of human resources professionals in talent acquisition, HRIS & compensation, training & development, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains leadership‑level HR staff.
Oversees the high‑level daily workflow of the department.
Provides constructive and timely performance feedback and coaching, including formal annual evaluations.
Team/Institutional Leadership
Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization’s long‑term mission, goals and strategic imperatives; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management.
Participates in university strategy setting, goal setting and achievement, handling high‑level matters.
Serves as a trusted advisor to the President on human capital matters, workforce planning, leadership development, culture and risk management.
Signs contractual agreements as an officer of the university.
Attends daily and weekly Cabinet and Executive Council meetings.
Participates in governance groups and meetings such as ERP systems governance and the Retirement Plan Committee.
Sets strategic direction for and leads the Human Resources team.
Oversees the human resources team to ensure full service to the college, including payroll, benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, training, performance management, people‑related data analytics, HR systems administration, compliance, policy development and enforcement, and leave administration.
Identifies key performance indicators for the university HR and talent management functions; assesses organizational success and market competitiveness.
Provides guidance and leadership to the HR team; assists with resolution of HR, compensation, and benefits questions and concerns.
Oversees the HR unit budget and ensures expenses comply with organizational policies and stay within budget.
Participates in the university’s budget planning, forecasting and operational processes.
Participates in professional development and networking conferences and events.
Provides continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Office of Human Resources.
Assists with university communications as needed.
Completes reports for the Board of Trustees, external agencies and key constituencies.
Assists with partnership, mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence focused on HR matters.
Talent Management
Manages the Personnel budget in collaboration with the CFO and Fiscal Office.
Oversees Talent Acquisition work, including leading senior‑level searches; ensures the university attracts, selects, and onboards qualified talent.
Works with leadership to ensure optimal organizational structures and leads reorganization efforts.
Assists with immigration‑related matters.
Oversees Employee Training and Development, ensuring appropriate training opportunities are available.
Handles employee performance issues and works with managers to make termination decisions.
Reviews requests for promotions, title changes, salary changes, and related matters.
Oversees administration of employee engagement surveys and follow‑up actions.
Assists with talent acquisition for new sites/offices and mergers and acquisitions.
Compensation, Benefits and HRIS
Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.
Ensures bi‑weekly payroll is completed accurately and on time.
Handles annual benefits insurance renewal negotiations and plan design decisions.
Chairs the Retirement Plan Committee.
Assists with accommodations and leaves of absence as needed.
Ensures HRIS is properly maintained and updated to ensure full functionality.
Ensures the Education Assistance program is appropriately managed.
Oversees annual salary review process.
Handles executive compensation tasks, including compensation surveys and salary recommendations.
Employee Relations
Works with managers to ensure appropriate and legal handling of personnel matters.
Facilitates conflict resolution, coaching, and counseling of staff.
Establishes and maintains credibility with management and employees as a role model, communicator, and listener.
Ensures effective employee relations that balance employee and leadership support and strives for positive outcomes; handles complex issues.
Investigates employee complaints thoroughly and takes appropriate follow‑up actions.
Policies and Compliance
Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws and regulations.
Maintains knowledge of employment law, human resources, and talent management best practices.
Oversees development and updating of employment‑related policies and procedures.
Ensures the university and its leaders operate ethically and in compliance with policies and relevant laws.
Handles legal matters to the extent possible; works with General Counsel and outside counsel as needed.
University Administration
Participates in leadership of emergency and contingency planning for the College.
Serves on, oversees, or chairs College committees as designated.
Approves various invoices and other documents as needed.
Oversees development of the holiday schedule each year.
Oversees the Rewards and Recognition program and plays a major role in the annual Charter Day celebration.
Chairs the Crisis Prevention and Response Group.
Assists in managing the on‑site Café.
Assists with university and community events.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations.
Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s or law degree highly preferred.
At least ten years of human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development focus.
Work Location This position is based in the university’s main Albany, NY location.
Salary The hiring salary range for this position is $190,000.00 – $225,000.00.
Application Information Please submit a letter of application, résumé, and the names of three professional references by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.
EEO Statement Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
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