Job Details

Another Source’s client, the University of Mississippi, is recruiting a Chief Human Resources Officer to join their team in Oxford, Mississippi.   

About the Position: 

The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) reports to the Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance and is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall University of Mississippi’s strategic direction and plan, specifically in the areas of talent management, employee communication/engagement, organizational and performance management, learning and development, benefit administration, payroll management, and compensation. The CHRO provides leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the senior leadership team, campus leaders, and shared governance committees, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in addition to Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning policies. 

Learn more about the Office of Human Resources: https://hr.olemiss.edu/ 

Benefits at the University of Mississippi: 

UM offers a rich total compensation package and is dedicated to providing resources that support the health and wellness for all our employees, to learn more visit: https://hr.olemiss.edu/benefits/ 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans 

• Personal leave and major medical leave 

• 2 retirement plan options: Public Employees’ Retirment System of Mississippi or Optional Retirement Plan 

• Education discounts 

• Athletic event ticket discounts 

• Health and wellness program benefits 

Inspire. Discover. Transform.  

The University of Mississippi is included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, and has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Every day, across all our campuses, we see the power of higher education at work — in inspiring excellence, discovering new knowledge, advancing health and wellness, and making our world a better place. The power of higher education can truly transform lives, communities, and the world.