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Belmont University seeks nominations, applications, and expressions of interest in its search for an accomplished and visionary executive to serve as the Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer to advance a people-centered strategy grounded in Belmont's Strategic Pathway to 2030. 

This is a transformative opportunity to curate a culture that allows for faculty, staff, and students to thrive in realizing the institutional vision and aspirational aim for 2030 "to be widely recognized as the leading Christ-centered university in the world known for forming diverse leaders of character, equipping people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research, and services and being radical champions for helping people and communities flourish." 

Located near the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University is a Christ-centered, student-focused community dedicated to developing diverse leaders of purpose, character, wisdom, and transformational mindset, eager and equipped to make the world a better place. Belmont is recognized nationwide for its high-quality academic programs, entrepreneurial spirit, and warm, welcoming community. Its picturesque campus is home to approximately 9,000 students from every state and more than 30 countries who come together to live, learn, and grow, all while pursuing a life of purpose, meaning, and impact.

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will join the University at a time of significant momentum with the arrival of Dr. L. Gregory Jones as President in 2021 and as the community advances its exciting "God-sized trajectory" with it is Strategic Pathway to 2030 that is laser-focused on whole person formation, data-informed social innovation, integrative approaches to health and well-being, embracing hope and inclusivity, and storytelling that inspires the world. 

Reporting to Dr. Susan West, Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President for Administration, the CHRO is the principal steward of the human capital and workplace effectiveness at Belmont, providing institutional leadership and service to further Belmont's strategic goals. The CHRO provides vision, leadership, best and emerging strategies, and management for repositioning human resources as a valued people-centered organization.

The core of this charge is shaping a workplace culture that becomes known for being one of the best places to work in Nashville and in the United States. This requires the development of a competitive and meaningful employee experience, modernizing and sophisticating the human resources organization, cultivating a sense of hospitality, community, and care, and elevating the strategic orientation and service delivery of human resources. Areas of opportunity to enhance the people experience, among others, include building capabilities within the HR team to support the institution with workforce planning, career pathing, cohesive training and development, creating programs that support employee engagement, succession planning, recognition, and retention, employee relations, compensation, classification and benefits as well as onboarding. Thus, the CHRO will serve as an institutional change agent, crafting a culture of excellence and agility and improving Belmont's organizational capacity to continue to grow, evolve, and change. 

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking human resources executive to join a collaborative, innovative, and future-focused University ecosystem that has experienced exponential growth over the last decade to lead a workplace transformation and elevate the role that human resources play within the community that will have a lasting impact on the University. The CHRO will operate with an inclusive lens that fosters a sense of belonging, ensuring all people on campus feel seen, valued, and recognized and generating a reputation as a destination employer where people are prioritized. The successful candidate will demonstrate a readiness to play a vital role as a valued partner to the executive leadership team and take courageous action to support Belmont's vision and mission. 

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile available at www.wittkieffer.com.

https://wittkieffer.com/positions/200498

WittKieffer is assisting Belmont University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 13, 2025. 

Application materials, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to:

Sarah Palmer and Luis Bertot 

Belmont_AVPHR@WittKieffer.com