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Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation

Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country, with an unparalleled record of 136 NCAA team championships. Our success is reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams and our unwavering support for the university's physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Job summary:

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for DAPER is a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the CHRO is the top strategic human resources (HR) advisor to leadership and is responsible for building and maintaining a high-performing HR program in support of DAPER's mission and culture. The CHRO manages a team of five staff who support the delivery of HR services and staff diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Essential job functions:

• Collaborate with the COO and DAPER senior leadership in defining HR strategy and operating initiatives.
• Participate in setting organizational objectives and goals, and partner with University Human Resources (UHR) to ensure DAPER policies are consistent with university-wide HR policies.
• Design and lead strategies for facilitating organizational and behavioral change.
• Work with management to identify, direct, and/or deliver training and professional development planning.
• Investigate complex employee relations issues and manage appropriate resolution.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives for DAPER.
• Direct talent management program (recruitment, retention, and staffing plans).
• Manage DAPER's salary-setting program.
• Lead negotiation and execution of all coach contracts.
• Oversee processes for workers' compensation, disability, leave, and health and safety issues.
• Manage the performance of direct reports.
• Participate in and/or lead human resources-wide and university human resources projects/initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree (required), master's degree (preferred), and eight years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a consultant and advisor to senior management in all human resources areas.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and understanding of group dynamics.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent facilitation and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong supervision/management and staff development experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications and human resource information systems.
• Demonstrated passion for intercollegiate athletics.
• Strong work ethics consistent with department needs and culture.

DAPER's Integrity:

This position is responsible for the integrity of Stanford's intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures.

Pay Range:

The expected pay range for this position is $204,250 to $250,000 per ANNUM.

How to Apply:

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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.