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Asst Vice Chancellor of Total Rewards and HR Systems Strategy
Job Number: 2025-48755
Category: Human Resources
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - HR-Administration - W860000
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Sept. 15, 2025
Work Location: Hybrid
Salary Minimum: USD $250,000.00/Yr.
Salary Maximum: USD $275,000.00/Yr.

The Assistant Vice Chancellor of Total Rewards and HR Systems Strategy is a senior HR leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the organizations total rewards and HR technology strategies. This position provides vision, leadership, and oversight across compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs, while driving effectiveness, governance, and innovation of HR information systems. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Assistant Vice Chancellor ensures that total rewards and HR technology strategies align with institutional goals, support workforce needs, and meet compliance standards.

This is a hybrid position with frequent on-site requirements, offering flexibility while requiring regular in-person presence, as needed, based on business needs

Total Rewards Leadership

  • Develop and implement innovative total rewards strategies encompassing compensation, incentives, recognition, benefits, and wellness programs.
  • Drive market benchmarking and analysis to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity across employee groups.
  • Design and govern executive total rewards programs, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy, regulatory compliance, and market practices.
  • Oversee administration of salary structures, incentive and equity plans, health and welfare benefits, and retirement programs.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners and organizational leaders to guide total rewards policies that support effective talent acquisition and retention.
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
  • Manage vendor partnerships related to benefits and compensation tools.

HRIS Leadership

  • Lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of HR technology platforms to deliver accurate data, reporting, and analytics.
  • Partner with IT and HRIS teams on ERP implementations, system upgrades, and integrations with payroll, talent, and enterprise systems.
  • Improve HR technology solutions to strengthen reporting, user experience, and workforce insights.
  • Drive data governance, system security, and compliance with employee information standards.
  • Lead cross-functional projects to maximize HRIS functionality and ensure best practice adoption.
  • Support and train HR teams and end-users on HR technology capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in total rewards, compensation and benefits, and HRIS management.
  • Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits legislation, market trends, and industry best practices.
  • Proven experience with major HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP).
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in a relevant field.
  • Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist), or HRIP.

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Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.

Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.

In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.

UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

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