The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an experienced, innovative, and visionary leader to serve as its next Assistant Vice President for Talent Performance and Relations (AVP). Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the AVP will oversee, administer, and manage talent relations and performance initiatives at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The new AVP is expected to be a leader who can establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships across the institution to recruit and retain a strong workforce and support a safe working environment for employees.

This leader, whose career exemplifies a commitment to consistent and effective communication, will possess a track record of collaboration and developing strong relationships across a variety of stakeholders, ranging from top subject matter experts to local leaders. They will have the opportunity to lead and bolster talent acquisition programs and develop talent relations policies, plans, and objectives to foster positive working relationships among UAB's employee population and within various work environments.

As UAB continues to grow in both academic and research reputation nationally and expand its economic impact across the state, the AVP will be pivotal in translating the University's goals and initiatives into human resources strategic and operational plans in the area of talent performance, relations, and acquisition. This is an opportunity to join a renowned research institution and play a key role in achieving UAB’s mission to demonstrate excellence across a complex organization that was selected as America’s Number One Large Employer by Forbes and recognized as a Great College to Work For.

Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest and a current resume or curriculum vitae to be considered for the position. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:

Isaacson, Miller: Executive Search
Rebecca Kennedy, Partner (she/her)
Miguel Santiago, Senior Associate (he/him)
Cortnee Bollard, Senior Search Coordinator (they/them)

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.