Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

Role Overview

• Partner with the CHRO to design and execute a comprehensive, campus-wide human resources strategy aligned with Emory’s business priorities and long-term strategic plan
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Human Resources Division, ensuring consistent, effective, and mission-aligned HR practices across the organization
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and change management
• Provide executive oversight and leadership for the following functions: Employee and Labor Relations, HR Operations and Analytics, HR Community, Enterprise Partnership and Alignment, Leadership and Talent Development
• Foster a strong, connected, and high-performing HR community through professional development, engagement, communication, and capability building initiatives
• Represent the Human Resources Division on enterprise-wide initiatives, councils, and committees

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Significant senior-level HR leadership experience in a large, complex organization; experience in higher education, healthcare, or similarly decentralized environments is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in employee and labor relations, HR operations, and enterprise-wide HR strategy
• Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, HR governance, and compliance
• Proven ability to build credibility and strong partnerships with senior executives and diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience operating across both academic and healthcare environments is preferred
• Record of success leading large-scale change initiatives and cross-functional collaborations
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

Benefits

• Health and safety information not applicable
• Equal opportunity employer