Chief Human Resources Officer

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ January 15th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Chief Human Resources Officer. The role involves leading and managing multiple HR units to ensure effective operations in employment, compensation, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and development programs while aligning HR strategies with university goals and regulatory requirements.

Highlights

Leads and manages HRM units including employment, visa processing, compensation, benefits, learning and development, and compliance.
Develops and manages budgets ensuring fiscal compliance and internal controls.
Oversees staff performance and development, partnering with university offices on compliance with federal laws such as Title VII, ADA, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
Implements recruitment programs utilizing technology to attract and retain talent.
Manages compensation systems, employee benefits programs, and employment contract administration.
Requires working knowledge of HR regulatory environment in higher education including federal and state laws.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of progressive HR experience including senior leadership roles.
Preferred qualifications include SPHR/PHR certification, a master’s degree, and experience in higher education.
Strong skills needed in communication, leadership, problem solving, strategic planning, and technology utilization.
Salary grade 21 with ranges based on staff compensation structures; unclassified positions have salaries determined by the hiring department.