Executive Director of People and Culture
2 weeks ago
The University of Chicago seeks a seasoned Executive Director of People and Culture to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive people and culture strategy aligned with the organization's mission and values.
This strategic role will drive talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement, and HR operations programs to foster a supportive and thriving workplace environment.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement a people and culture strategy that promotes a growth mindset among leaders and staff through innovation, agency, and inclusion.
- Design and implement programs to engage and retain employees, including development pathways and performance management processes.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
- Lead all activities related to human resources policies, programs, and practices for ARD in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws plus University policies.
- Develop and support learning and development initiatives for ARD staff in areas of highest priority.
- Develop, refine, and implement recruitment and hiring procedures to support managers in all phases of the hiring process.
- Administer the ARD compensation program with an eye to competitive market position.
- Counsel managers and staff in progressive discipline procedures.
- Interpret and respond to questions and help employees access the full complement of University benefits and employee services.
- Ensure UChicago's human resource information systems (HRIS) platform (Workday), is accurate at all times.
- Seek opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance.
- Represent the unit in grievances, complaints, or legal issues.
- Manage managers and professional staff. Establish performance goals, allocate resources and assess policies for direct subordinates.
- Develop and implement short- and long-term human resources plans and operational policies for a unit.
- Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's or advanced degree.
- Preferred qualifications include a minimum of ten years of professional work experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and/or higher education, or customer service.
- Preferred qualifications include a minimum of six years of project management experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a minimum of four years of management experience, including staff.
- Preferred qualifications include a minimum of two years of experience developing and monitoring budgets.
- Preferred qualifications include an understanding of philanthropy, higher education, and fundraising programs.
This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in-office presence.
Standard office environment.
Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
Work evenings and weekends as needed.
This position is in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court.
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