Assistant Vice Chancellor for HR Partner Services

Human Resources (HR) contributes leadership, guidance, tools and services to support employees throughout their careers at CU Boulder and to cultivate a culture which upholds the campus’ strongly held values. HR partners with campus in the achievement of the campus vision and strategic imperatives.

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy across the HR business partner team that aligns with the Central Human Resources and the university mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Develop systems and principles of work to build and align a new business partner team focused on enhancing a strategic and data driven model to enhance the HR service delivery to campus.
• Lead the university’s HR business partner model to deliver consistent, equitable, and high-quality HR support across diverse academic and administrative units.
• Provide mentorship, development, and guidance to HR business partners across the institution.
• Collaborate closely with HR COEs to ensure consistency in application of HR processes and systems across the university.
• Partner with other senior leaders to ensure integration of HR strategies with broader operational and institutional goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and institutional change initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on the HR and staffing impacts of operational decisions, including workforce structure, resource allocation, compliance risk, and long-term talent implications.
• Create a culture and climate conducive to high impact teamwork, which values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Improve year-over-year performance by growing and developing managers and individual contributors assigned within areas of responsibility and by using performance data to drive employee effectiveness and efficiency.

Operational Excellence & Service Delivery:

• Ensure HR policies, programs, and practices are efficient, compliant, and aligned with guidelines in higher education and public sector administration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR service delivery, data-informed decision making, and employee experience.

Organizational Development & Talent Management:

• Collaborate with the Organization and Employee Development team to implement talent management and leadership development programs that strengthen the university’s workforce capabilities.
• In collaboration with Organization and Employee Development (OED), Employee Relations (ER), Compensation, and Talent Acquisition, design and implement integrated talent development strategies that build supportive career pathways, strengthen leadership capability, and align workforce planning with campus priorities.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, and accountability through effective organizational development and change leadership.

Collaborator Engagement & Relationship Management:

• Build and sustain strong, collaborative partnerships with leadership; including deans, department chairs, and senior administrators.
• Serve as a key liaison between central HR and campus units, ensuring that HR policies and practices support academic, research, and administrative needs.
• Promote transparency, trust, and shared understanding between central human resources and unit leaders.
• Lead strategic transformation initiatives to modernize HR processes, systems, structures, and service models under area of purview.
• Champion change management practices that facilitate successful adoption of new technologies, policies, and organizational processes.
• Partner with institutional research and effectiveness offices to assess workforce trends and inform data-driven decision-making.

This position is hybrid. The in-person schedule will vary each week according to business needs.

• The annual hiring range for this full-time position is $154,700 - $193,300.
• Some relocation funds are available for eligible candidates.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 8+ years of professional human resources experience OR Master's/JD degree from an accredited college or university and 6+ years of professional human resources experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a senior management role with HR responsibility within a large, complex organization.
• Experience directly supervising and developing professional HR staff and managers.
• Experience in organizational design, workforce strategy, change management, compensation, and employee relations.
• Experience leading with a data driven approach to impact consultation, programmatic and systems continuous improvement.

• Success leading HR teams in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering belonging in the workplace.
• Comprehensive understanding of all HR operations including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, total rewards, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and lead across varied constituencies.
• Inclusive and collaborative leadership.
• Change and talent management.
• Employee engagement and culture building.
• Service orientation and operational excellence.
• Strategic and systems thinking.
• Consultation skills.
• Organizational design and development.
• Commitment to fostering an environment where all can thrive: The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Partner Services is expected to model and advance the university’s commitment to creating an environment where all can thrive and matter, grounded in the principles of Shared Equity Leadership. This includes fostering equitable HR practices, developing inclusive leadership capacity, and ensuring all HR policies and initiatives contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management role with HR responsibility within a large, complex organization.
• Master’s degree in human resources, public administration, business, or higher education leadership.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining environments.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by June 29th, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.