Chief Human Resources Officer

Job Title

Chief Human Resources Officer

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Human Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Chief Human Resources Officer, under general direction of the Vice President for Finance and Administration, is responsible for leading, creating and implementing the strategic vision for the department and for the daily operational management. The strategic vision should emphasize a high level of customer service, operational effectiveness and efficiency.

-The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a senior executive responsible for shaping and executing a people and culture strategy that drives university success. This leader fosters a high-performance, people-first workplace that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while aligning human capital strategies with the university’s long-term mission, vision, and goals.

-The functions of the Human Resource Department include employee relations; recruitment, HRIS, benefit administration; training and development; compliance with all HR related federal and state laws as well as Texas A&M System and campus policies/regulations/rules/procedures; compensation and classification systems; staff recruitment/ employment; and records management. The Chief Human Resources Officer works closely with the Office of General Counsel on areas of mutual concern and interest.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a forward-thinking people strategy that positions the university as an employer of choice and fuels organizational growth and innovation.

• Lead, develop, and mentor Human Resources staff to build a high-performing, service-orientated team aligned with the university’s mission and strategic objectives.

• Lead the recommendations, revisions, and implementations of HR/employment policies that support the university mission.

• Partner with executive leadership to align workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies with strategic objectives.

• Promote a culture of engagement, belonging, trust, and collaboration that strengthens communication and organizational cohesion.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to ensure a strong pipeline of highly qualified employees and successful integration into the university community.

• Champion leadership development, succession planning, and career pathways to prepare future leaders.

• Drive a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring training and development align with both individual aspirations and business needs.

• Oversee the performance management process that connects individual contributions to organizational impact.

• Oversee competitive and equitable compensation, benefits, and wellness programs that attract and retain top talent.

• Promote workplace practices that enhance well-being, flexibility, and work-life balance.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as Texas A&M System policies and standards.

• Use analytics to provide data-driven insights into workforce trends, engagement, and performance.

• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance HR service delivery, scalability, and efficiency.

• Serve as the primary HR liaison to Texas A&M University System administration, governance groups, and relevant external agencies.

• Build and sustain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, ensuring open communication and collaboration.

• Represent the organization in key HR networks, peer groups, and professional forums.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or related field.

• Experience – Ten years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience.

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Experience – Master's degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Employment laws, regulations, and Human Resources best practices.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrate leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities 

• Track record of building high-performing, service-orientated HR teams.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None

Preferred Licensing/Professional Certification

• HRCI or SHRM-CP certification in Human Resources.

 

Physical Requirements – General office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

• Position may require occasional travel.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.