University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Executive Director Human Resources at Philadelphia Full Time

Executive Director Human Resources

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Executive Director Human Resources

Job Profile Title
Director, Human Resources, School/Center

Job Description Summary
The Executive Director serves as a trusted partner and expert on people strategy and operations, helping to promote a high-performing culture that results in operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Description

The Executive Director serves as a trusted partner and expert on people strategy and operations, helping to promote a high-performing culture that results in operational efficiency and effectiveness. Reporting to the Vice Dean for Administration and Finance, the Executive Director leads the creation and execution of an innovative and comprehensive talent management strategy based on the School’s strategic plan and in light of ever-changing funding challenges in higher education.

The Executive Director leads a team that manages all human resource and administration functions for faculty (standing faculty, associated faculty and academic support staff), staff, temps and students by administering all phases of the employee life cycle (attraction, recruitment, onboarding, performance, learning and development, advancement (including appointments and promotions), wellbeing, and separation as well as the general administration and operations of the department. This leader ensures uniform compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, records management and reporting, and interpretation of University policies, practices and procedures outlined in the Faculty Handbook and HR policy manual.

DUTIES:

• Be a management innovator that drives organizational excellence by creating innovative policies, programming and procedures that translate into concrete actions and tangible outcomes.
• Shape organizational structure to better align business needs and conditions with talent and capabilities and create strategies to fill gaps.
• Champion succession planning, build strategic organization and improve tactical delivery of HR services through well-developed and motivated HR personnel.
• Lead and model a culture of openness and professional development, provide workforce analyses, and proactively search out managers/leaders to forecast upcoming HR challenges.
• Evaluate current culture of recognition and acknowledgement and develop/administer programs that drive organizational goals.
• Use technology and analytics to evaluate current state of the organization and create models of change that are evidence-based.
• Assess the current work environment related to hybrid and remote activities and work to ensure a culture of connectedness, belonging and productivity across all aspects of the school.
• Collaborate with other leaders in the school to advance the Penn Nursing Guiding Principles and work to strengthen an environment that supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Accessibility and Belonging
• Manage a high performing team that provides all employee life cycle and operations for faculty and staff at the School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field with 7 to 10 years of progressive work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of the human resource function required. PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification highly desired. Knowledge of federal and state employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA and other regulations required. Proven knowledge of contemporary issues in HR/OD, preferably with a background in organization design and change management.

Prior experience with administering the employee life cycle (attraction, recruitment, onboarding, performance, learning and development, advancement, wellbeing, and separation), managing the people operations for an organization and executing a comprehensive talent management strategy. Knowledge of compensation administration principles and practices including job design. Business acumen and organizational diagnostic ability; able to develop in depth understanding of how business gets done with strong working knowledge of key business processes. Ability to identify issue essentials, delve under symptoms to find root issues and causes, analyze issues from multiple perspectives. Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals at all levels. Experience with and understanding of university policies and procedures related to human resources needed. Significant employee relations experience needed. Prior higher education administrative experience with knowledge of academic and HR policies and procedures relative to faculty affairs and HR strongly desired. Strong management and administrative background with solid supervisory experience essential. Must have excellent assessment, planning, development and implementation skills. A record of accomplishment in administrative excellence and strategic planning of human capital management preferred.

The successful candidate will possess a focused results orientation, be a strong problem solver with the ability to analyze, evaluate and design effective systems and procedures and will be adept at multi-tasking in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities. Must be able to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion. Excellent interpersonal skills with a high-quality service orientation. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills needed with sound judgment and ability to work collaboratively across all levels. Must be able to develop high levels of credibility and establish rapport and effective professional relationships with faculty and staff. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. The successful candidate will be a quick learner with considerable initiative who possesses the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of academic management processes is essential. Strong PC skills in MS Office, database management and related systems. Familiarity with Workday, Interfolio and other University systems a plus but not required.

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Nursing

Pay Range
$61,046.00 – $135,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

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