Description

The University of California (UC) seeks applications and nominations for the position of Vice President of Systemwide Human Resources (VP). Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, this enterprise-wide senior leadership role provides strategic direction, policy leadership, and systemwide oversight of all human resources functions across the UC.

Founded in 1868, the UC system is recognized as one of the world's largest and most prestigious academic institutions, with a tripartite mission of research, teaching, and public service. The UC system is the second largest employer in California, employing over 266,000 faculty and staff across ten campuses, six academic health centers, and three affiliated national laboratories. The ten campuses that make up the UC system – Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz – collectively enroll approximately 299,400 students and have a combined 2.5 million alumni living and working around the world. Another half million people benefit from UC's continuing education courses each year, as well as from research centers and educational programs operating throughout the state. UC's scope extends beyond its campus locations, with its national laboratories, medical centers, and outreach programs in neighboring communities, throughout California, and around the world.

In this context, the VP will have a remarkable opportunity for impact, with oversight of a broad systemwide portfolio of HR functions, including the full spectrum of employee and labor relations, total rewards, workforce and talent planning, policy development and compliance, organizational and leadership development, finance and administration, and UC Office of the President (UCOP) human resources. Working in close partnership with campus and location HR leaders, the VP is charged with designing and implementing a forward-looking, people-centered strategy and workplace culture that engages, supports, and empowers the University's workforce and with leading responsive, effective, and future-focused human capital strategies aligned with the UC's mission and goals.

The VP leads a team of over 180 human resources professionals, including 5 senior unit leaders, and manages an annual operating budget of approximately $50 million. The VP also serves as the principal HR advisor to the UC Board of Regents, the UC President, campus chancellors, medical center CEOs, and other senior executives across the UC system.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to the Isaacson, Miller consultants supporting the search: Rebecca Kennedy, Managing Partner; Cati Mitchell-Crossley, Managing Partner; Carley Davenport, Managing Associate; and Thea Kosmack, Senior Search Coordinator. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For best consideration, please apply by October 20, 2025 via the Isaacson, Miller website: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-california-office-president/vice-president-systemwide-human-resources.

Applications must be complete to be reviewed for consideration. A complete application includes: 1) CV, 2) completion of the UC Applicant Self-Identification forms. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter.

UCOP 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 $352K - $584K. The budged salary range that the University reasonably expects for this position is $380K-$430K.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.





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