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Bryant Group Selected to Recruit the Chief Human Resources Officer for Boise State University.

Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group, has been selected to recruit the Chief Human Resources Officer for Boise State University. Sarah Hempen, Vice President of Search, of Bryant Group, is spearheading the assignment for the search firm.

“Boise State University is nationally known for innovation. We are looking for a forward-thinking, strategic leader to guide our Human Resources team, support our thriving community of employees, and collaborate with executive leadership to position Boise State as a premier destination for talent,” said Boise State University President Dr. Marlene Tromp. “This crucial role will help grow, develop and shape Boise State’s workforce of tomorrow.”

The successful candidate is an exceptional leader to guide the HR team in transforming the future of the institution. In this critical role, the CHRO will drive groundbreaking initiatives, cultivate a thriving campus community and position Boise State as a top destination for the best talent. Reporting directly to the President, the CHRO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, shaping the future of the university’s workforce.

In this role, the CHRO will lead a highly skilled HR team, committed to creating a people-first environment where talent is recognized as a vital asset and Boise State is recognized as an employer of choice. The CHRO will oversee the full spectrum of HR functions, including talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, leadership training, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, HRIS and payroll. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment of collaboration, working alongside other visionary leaders and a motivated staff.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking, strategic leader with a proven track record of driving innovative HR initiatives. This individual will be skilled at aligning HR strategy with the broader goals of a large, complex organization. A Bachelor’s Degree and at least ten years of progressive experience in human resources management, with at least six years in a senior HR leadership role, are required.

About Boise State University

Known for its vibrant community and its “blue turf thinking”, Boise State is the largest university in Idaho, providing an innovative, transformative and equitable educational environment that prepares students for success and advances Idaho and the world. Serving more than 32,000 students annually, Boise State is proud to be powered by creativity and innovation, receiving national recognition as one of the most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Idaho’s capital city, the university has a growing research agenda and plays a crucial role in the region’s knowledge economy and famed quality of life. In the past 10 years, the university has quadrupled the number of doctoral degrees and doubled its master’s degree offerings.

Advancing Great Leadership

Bryant Group, based in Dallas, Texas, and with associates located across the United States, specializes in executive search and leadership coaching for higher education, healthcare and nonprofits with an emphasis on advancement leaders and other executives. In 1988, Bryant Group founder, Chris Bryant, started one of the country’s first search firms specializing in philanthropy recruitment. Now under the leadership of CEO Sally Bryant, the woman-owned firm has a long history of recruiting, developing and coaching great leaders. Bryant Group has impacted more than 10,000 leaders and served more than 300 organizations across the US and Canada.