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The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a highly visible and trusted leader who plays a pivotal role in advancing UW-Green Bay’s mission as a multi-campus university committed to excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, community engagement, and educational access for all who want to learn. Reporting directly to the Chancellor and serving as a member of the Cabinet, the CHRO provides strategic leadership for all human resources functions while fostering a workplace culture where faculty and staff can thrive. As a collaborative partner to institutional leaders, shared governance, faculty, and staff, the CHRO helps drive the University’s strategic priorities—including student success, inclusivity, community connections, and organizational transformation—through innovative talent strategies, data-informed decision-making, and a commitment to developing a high-performing, engaged workforce.
Guided by UW-Green Bay’s core values—Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, Express Gratitude, and Together, We Rise—the CHRO leads institution-wide efforts in talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation, employee and labor relations, professional development, well-being, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. This leader serves as UW-Green Bay’s chief human resources strategist, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, and Deputy Title IX Co-Coordinator, championing practices that strengthen belonging, support educational opportunity throughout Northeast Wisconsin, and honor the contributions of faculty, staff, students, and community partners. The successful candidate will be energized by the opportunity to shape the future of a growing university, build meaningful relationships across the institution and region, and cultivate a connected, collaborative community dedicated to transforming lives through education.
Human Resources
Minimum compensation of $135,000.
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, or related field at time of application
7 years of progressively responsible human resources leadership experience, including supervision of professional staff and oversight of multiple functional areas within human resources.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic human resources initiatives related to talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, performance management, organizational development, and/or employee engagement.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as both a strategic leader and a hands-on HR practitioner, and experience advising and collaborating with leaders and other stakeholders through complex personnel, organizational, and institutional change initiatives
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative workplace cultures that support employee success, engagement, and belonging
Demonstrated ability to use data to inform decision-making and improve organizational effectiveness
Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including equal employment opportunity, Title IX, employee relations, workplace investigations, and related federal and state employment practices.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across a complex organization and with diverse constituencies.
Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, sound judgment, ethical leadership, and professionalism.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Human resources leadership experience in higher education or the public sector
Experience working in a shared governance environment
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCP, or related professional certification
Experience supporting multi-campus or geographically distributed organizations
Experience serving in an EEO, Title IX, or labor relations leadership role
Some travel is required for necessary meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. Occasional evening and and/or weekend work is expected and will be assigned by supervisor as needed.
This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.
The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs.
Position is a full-time Limited appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
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Application Deadline
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday August 2, 2026.
If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Human Resources
Phone: (920) 465-2390
Email: jobs@uwgb.edu
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
