Chief Human Resources Officer

UCLA Health Sciences is seeking a visionary Chief Human
Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead its people strategies and serve as a
catalyst for organizational excellence. Reporting directly to the Vice
Chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences and maintaining dotted-line relationships
with the President of UCLA Health and the Dean of the David Geffen School of
Medicine, the CHRO will develop and implement forward-thinking human resources
strategies to drive the mission of UCLA Health: delivering exceptional patient
care, advancing medical education, and fostering cutting-edge research.

As a member of the senior executive leadership team, the
CHRO will contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and
organizational transformation while promoting an inclusive, service-oriented,
and high-performing workplace culture. This is a rare opportunity to lead human
resources for one of the world's leading academic health systems, making a
profound impact on the lives of patients, employees, and the communities we
serve.

If you are a transformative leader with a passion for
empowering people and driving organizational excellence, we invite you to join
us on this extraordinary journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an HR
  strategy aligned with UCLA Health's vision and priorities.
• Advise executive leadership on
  human capital, organizational development, and culture transformation.
• Oversee all HR functions,
  including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding,
  compensation, employee and labor relations, and learning and development.
• Modernize HR practices to enhance
  efficiency, innovation, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Campus HR, UC
  Office of the President, and UC HR Leadership Collaborative on systemwide
  initiatives.
• Manage the Clinical Enterprise
  Management Recognition Program (CEMRP1) to ensure compliance with UC
  standards.
• Lead diversity, equity,
  inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts to foster a supportive and
  engaging workplace.
• Drive employee engagement and
  retention strategies to position UCLA Health as an employer of choice.
• Lead change management
  initiatives to ensure smooth implementation of new programs.
• Establish effective communication
  frameworks to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop a
  high-performing HR leadership team.

• Master's degree in Business
  Administration, Health Administration, HR, or related field (or equivalent
  experience).
• Preferred HR certifications
  (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
• 10+ years of progressive HR
  leadership, including 5+ years in a senior executive role, ideally in healthcare
  or academia preferred.
• Proven success in developing HR
  strategies that drive performance and innovation.
• Strong expertise in labor
  relations, contract negotiations, and unionized workforce management.
• Ability to translate complex
  business goals into actionable HR initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and
  communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with HR technology and
  systems to optimize workforce efficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of federal,
  state, and local employment laws, as well as University of California
  policies and guidelines, is preferred.

Why Join UCLA Health Sciences?

At UCLA Health, we are more than a healthcare
organization-we are a community dedicated to redefining healthcare through
groundbreaking research, exceptional education, and world-class patient care.
Our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to fostering
a workplace where everyone thrives.

The University of California, Los Angeles is required to
provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This
range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in
making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills,
knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other
business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be
offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers
are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full
salary range for this position is $295,200 to $664,200.

The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or
protected veteran status. For the complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and
Affirmative Action Policy.