Chief HR Officer — Strategic People Leader

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking an Executive Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Learning & Organizational Development. The role will advise senior leaders, set direction for HR programs, and advance workforce planning for the university’s 3,500 employees.

The Executive Director will supervise HR managers, collaborate with deans and central leadership, and ensure policy compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HRM/Business and 6–8 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of HR areas including Benefits, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and Classification & Compensation.
• Ability to analyze HR data and provide data-driven reports.
• Previous supervisory experience; strong communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Employee Relations, EEO Compliance, and Learning & Organizational Development.
• Provide strategic direction and coaching to senior leaders and Deans.
• Oversee investigations, disciplinary actions, and complaint resolution.
• Develop HR programs, policies, and workforce planning aligned with university goals.

Skills

HR leadership

Workforce planning

Employee relations

EEO compliance

Analytical reporting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Benefits administration

Classification & Compensation

Job description

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking an Executive Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Learning & Organizational Development. The role will advise senior leaders, set direction for HR programs, and advance workforce planning for the university’s 3,500 employees.

The Executive Director will supervise HR managers, collaborate with deans and central leadership, and ensure policy compliance,