Chief Human Resources Officer

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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Chancellor. The position may be physically located in either Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada. Intermittent travel to ensure visibility at both offices is expected.

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: three universities, four community colleges and a research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.

The CHRO provides strategic leadership and input to the Chancellor and Cabinet on NSHE’s strategic planning process and administration.  The CHRO works directly with NSHE administrators in the development, coordination, implementation and administration of policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with NSHE's mission, values, and talent strategy to support the workforce needs of System Administration (SA), which includes the System Computing Services unit (SCS).

The position provides overall direction for NSHE’s HR function, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, culture and retention, employee and labor relations, learning and development, total rewards, workforce management, and HR technology management.

SALARY/GRADE: This position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s education, experience, and certification/training. In addition to base salary*, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, an employer paid long term disability plan is included.

• Outstanding Retirement Plan: professional employees are required to participate in the 401(a) Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA). Employee contributions of 19.25% are matched 100% by the employer and employees experience an immediate vesting in the plan. Employees who currently or previously participated in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada may be eligible to continue in the PERS plan.

• Paid Leave: generous annual leave (accrual of 2 days per month), sick leave (granted 30 days at time of hire), 12 paid holidays, and paid family leave.  

• Education Benefit: employees and their qualified dependents may take advantage of a tuition savings benefit. Faculty may take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate and their dependents may access an unlimited number of credits, if they meet specific criteria.

• Additional Perks: Employee assistance programs and professional development opportunities.

*Pursuant NSHE Policy: “Ini