• Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
  • Maricopa Community Colleges

Position Information

  • The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) seeks a visionary, experienced Human Resources leader to serve as its next Chief Human Resources Officer. (CHRO) The successful candidate will be a leader with a history of developing collaborative relationships, proven experience as a transparent and inclusive leader, and skills in effectively communicating to a variety of audiences. The next CHRO will be expected to excel in aligning strategy, people, and activities across functions, processes, and teams to meet the strategic goals of the MCCCD.
    Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and serving as a member of the Chancellor’s Executive Team, the Chief Human Resources Officer leads an organization of approximately 60 human resources professionals, a leadership team that includes three Associate CHROs, and directly oversees an annual budget of over $7 million. In addition, the CHRO liaises with college leadership and provides guidance to the human resources teams at each of our ten independently accredited colleges.

    The CHRO provides executive-level vision, strategy, innovation, and leadership for district-wide human resources and oversees all human resources functions and disciplines. These duties include organizational development, professional development, wellness, classification and compensation, benefits, personnel policy development and related compliance efforts, performance management, talent management, strategic staffing, ADA and FMLA management, and employee engagement and retention programs.

    The CHRO serves as an advisor to the COO, Chancellor, and systemwide executive team on human resource issues. This includes but is not limited to: identifying emerging trends which may impact the organization; working collaboratively with other executives as well as constituent groups to further the vision of the organization; developing multi-year total compensation strategies; managing an executive compensation program, and participating in identifying strategic direction in support of student success.
    In addition, the CHRO provides system level (district-wide) leadership to support and guide the development of programs and policies designed to: recruit, develop, and retain outstanding staff; promote a culture of professional excellence and accountability; maintain the internal controls necessary to comply with federal, state, and other legal reporting requirements; and collect and manage all HR-related data in a secure and functional manner.
    The CHRO is solutions-oriented and proactive, with strong relationship-building and process optimization skills, and possesses an understanding of service delivery models within a shared governance environment. 
    The CHRO is expected to foster a collegial and respectful environment for individual employees and employee group representatives throughout the institution.

Organization Information

  • 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
     
    The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.

    We focus on people—not profits. 
    With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.

    We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
    We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. 
     
    We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
    Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

    Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
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