Chief Human Resources Officer

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) leads and develops strategic initiatives, provides policy direction, and manages HR functions to attract, hire, engage and retain talent at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (UWSP). The CHRO will provide leadership, vision, and strategy across the University to support the needs of the faculty and staff and to advance the institutional mission in a multi-campus setting. This position will foster a cohesive, collaborative, innovative, high-performing, and diverse work environment that respects faculty and staff contributions and will have demonstrated relationship-building skills to foster a productive and positive culture among campus peers.  

This position has oversight and direction for the areas of talent acquisition and engagement, titling and compensation planning, organizational and staff development, performance management, payroll and benefits administration, HR policy and processes, employee relations, departmental and campus communications. The CHRO is responsible for ensuring a continuous commitment to excellence in service and support for faculty, staff, and student employees. The incumbent will interpret policy, implement processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness, and report on the metrics necessary to measure success. 

The CHRO leads the development and execution of the University’s human resources strategies in a way that facilitates data-driven institutional decision-making, engages faculty and staff, and deepens and expands UWSP’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.  The CHRO serves as a responsible employee under Title IX, Campus Security Officer under the Cleary Act, and Mandated Reporter under Executive Order 54. 

The CHRO oversees all Human Resources initiatives and functions for the institution. This individual develops and promotes the use of standardized and proactive human resources processes, provides vision, oversight, strategy, and policy direction. This position serves as the institution’s most executive Human Resources position and liaison to executive leadership and guides executives and staff managers at UWSP to maximize human resources principles. 

**Full position description will be sent to all applicants after the completion of application. ** 

The Office of Human Resources provides leadership, policy development, guidance, and functional expertise to sustain and engage a talented, diverse workforce in one of the nation’s premier higher education systems. Responsibilities of the Office of Human Resources include: 
Recruit and hire faculty, staff and student employees across all UWSP campuses. 

• Oversee performance management and human resource policies and ensure employee relations comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations. 

• Ensure employment practices are compliant with federal and state anti-discrimination law and in line with the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) strategic goals and initiatives. 

• Support employee transitions including workforce onboarding, offboarding, position changes, and department reorganizations. 

• Provide information on benefits and compensation in partnership with Universities of Wisconsin (UW) Shared Services. 

• Guide workplace and occupational compliance in partnership with UWSP Risk Management 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field. 

• 7 years of relevant human resources experience 

• 5 years of direct supervision of human resource transactional work 

• Working knowledge of state and federal employment, affirmative action, compensation, and labor relations regulations and laws, e.g. Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, IRCA, FFMLA, WFMLA, FLSA, ADEA, Rehabilitation Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and EEOC guidelines. 

• Working experience of automated timekeeping, human resource management software, talent acquisition systems, document imaging software, and website maintenance software. 

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 2/8/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. 

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:  

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience  

- Resume 

After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.  

Contact Information: 

Name: Nancy Cortright 

Email: finance.and.administration@uwsp.edu 

Phone: 715-346-2641 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: 

Human Resources 

Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu 

Phone: 715-346-2606 

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be  to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.