Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Search for the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University (MSU), a leading global research university, seeks an experienced executive leader and strategic partner to serve as its first vice president and chief human resources officer (VP/CHRO). In this new role, the VP/CHRO will serve as the leader of Human Resources (HR) and will join MSU at a key inflection point in which the university prepares for transformational growth. Reporting to the executive vice president for administration and chief information officer, Melissa Woo, the VP/CHRO will help provide strategic direction and tactical support of institution-wide human capital management and will serve as a proactive partner to the president’s cabinet on all matters related to HR. The VP/CHRO oversees the delivery of HR policies, programs, benefits, and services for approximately 12,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff. The VP/CHRO will work collaboratively across campus to integrate high-quality Human Resources services throughout all facets of the university. Success in this role requires an effective communicator and strategic thought partner with demonstrated experience within a similarly sized and complex environment.

Founded in 1855, MSU is a premiere land-grant university, and an innovator in research, teaching, and application of knowledge. The university was established to make higher education broadly available for the benefit of the public good and served as a model for the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act of 1862. Michigan State University has evolved into a world-class institution, offering a full spectrum of programs, and attracting gifted professors, staff members, and students. The university is part of the Big Ten Conference and since 1964 has been one of 66 members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. As one of the top research universities in the world, Michigan State’s trailblazing spirit and continued commitment to its core values of excellence, diversity, inclusion, and connectivity are stronger than ever.

Michigan State University has retained the national executive search firm Isaacson, Miller to assist in this search. All inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications should be sent in confidence to:

Rebecca Kennedy, Partner

Stephanie Simon, Associate

Isaacson, Miller

www.imsearch.com/8234

Michigan State University is committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive campus community characterized by caring and respect for others. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.