Chief Human Resources Officer

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Type of Position:

Senior Administration - Operations

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

Chief Financial Officer

Department's Website:

uada.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Chief Human Resources Officer oversees the Division of Agriculture Human Resources function, including federal and UA benefits programs, federal and UA retirement plans, employee leave and disability programs, employment, position classification, compensation, performance management, employee relations, disciplinary actions and terminations, faculty and staff functional training, employee personnel records, and personnel policy and procedures.

This position directs operations of the Human Resources function, including hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of the Human Resources staff. This position also collaborates with Administration in the development of human resources strategy and performance, as well as conducts special projects. The position reports directly to the Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration.

Job Duties:
Collaborates with Administration in the development of human resources strategy and performance.
Recommends, maintains, and oversees implementation of compensation and classification systems in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including:
• developing, updating, and implementing compensation policies and procedures;
• auditing compensation records for internal and external equity;
• recommending institutional salary/pay ranges;
• administering and advising on requests for compensation/position review
• determining justification for personal services requests;
• determining position titles and classifications;
• overseeing merit s