This position provides executive-level leadership, strategic vision and management for all of NIU’s HR functions, policies and practices. In addition, the CHRO works closely with a number of external agencies and vendors in Illinois (State Universities Civil Service System, State Universities Retirement System, Central Management Services). Functional areas that report directly to this position include position talent acquisition; affirmative action processing and planning; American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) facilitation; payroll and benefits administration; employee wellness and coaching; leadership and professional development training; human resources information systems; civil service testing and processing; SURS; and employee life cycle processing, including onboarding, orientation, performance management and a variety of compliance functions.