Chief Human Resources Officer

Slippery Rock University, a four-year, comprehensive university and leading member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, seeks a dynamic and experienced Human Resources professional to serve as its next Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

Reporting to the University President and serving on the President’s Cabinet, the CHRO is responsible for strategic leadership and management of employees in Human Resources, Compliance, and Payroll. The CHRO develops, implements, and evaluates policies and administrative operations to ensure the effective and efficient operation of all human resource aspects of the University. This includes talent acquisition and development, the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), professional and leadership development, legal and regulatory compliance, and compensation and performance management. The CHRO is the administrator responsible for labor relations, employee engagement and relations, benefits, immigration issues, student employment, student payroll, employee payroll, and compliance.

Minimum and preferred qualifications, information regarding the CHRO role and SRU can be found in the leadership profile linked above.

To apply for the Chief Human Resources Officer position, candidates are requested to submit the following: (1) resume; (2) a letter of interest that addresses how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the required/preferred characteristics and priorities as expressed in this position prospectus; and (3) contact information for five references (to be contacted with candidate’s permission at a later date). 

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by July 20, 2026, to the AGB Search portal at: Slippery Rock CHRO. The search will remain open until an appointment is made. 

Nominations and expressions of interest in the Chief Human Resources Officer position are encouraged. Please direct them to SlipperyRockCHRO@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search consultants listed below:

Kimberly Templeton, J.D. Principal kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com / 540.761.9494
Margaret Plympton, Ed.D. Principal margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com / 484.554.4542 
Anne Hoffman Executive Search Associate anne.hoffman@agbsearch.com / 805.490.9161