Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and business partner, offering expert guidance on resource allocation and operational efficiency.
Collaborate and build relationships with university offices and leaders on both campuses, including Office General Counsel, HRBPs, and external stakeholders serving WashU Medicine’s needs.
Provide coaching and guidance to university leaders on talent-related matters.
Ensure alignment of Medical Schools' policies and HR strategies with the university’s overarching mission and goals.
Regularly meet with WashU executive leadership to stay aligned on broad-based approaches and key messaging.
Stay current on BJC's HR goals, policies, and changes to ensure alignment with the School of Medicine policies and practices.
Facilitate the development of a robust data analytics and reporting program, complete with core metrics for key areas, including turnover, staffing ratios, and other performance indicators to support data-driven workforce planning and development.
Serve as a data steward for data governance for WashU Medicine HR data.
Develop impactful presentations for themselves and the CHRO, aimed at guiding organizational change initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices, supporting compliance with regulations/policy, and enhancing employee engagement.

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human resources, organization development, or operations in an academic healthcare setting
At least five years in a supervisory capacity
Knowledgeable of complex clinical, research, and administrative operations, as well as personnel policies and procedures
Proficiency in complex project management, strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and employee communications.
Strategic advisory experience, change management, and organizational development expertise
Ability to navigate a large, matrixed organization
Well-developed strategic thinking and analytical skills
Emotional intelligence and political savvy
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing employment
Ability to engage, influence, and manage sensitive conversations with medical and academic leaders
Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours.

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources – Organizational Strategy

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