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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.

Qualifications

• 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.