Chief Human Resources Officer

Ladders; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 225,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan contribution 10%

PTO + holidays

Tuition remission

Wellness program

Parental leave

Fitness center membership

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer in Lewisburg, PA to steer HR operations across a complex higher education environment. You will align people strategy with institutional goals, enhance employee experience, and ensure compliant HR programs while partnering with leadership.

The role oversees compensation, benefits, retirement and health plans, performance cycles, and talent development, with a focus on organizational effectiveness and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 10+ years HR leadership experience, preferably in higher education.
• 6+ years supervisory experience.
• Proven HR operations and process design skills.
• Experience with Title IX and EEO compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations, including service delivery and HRIS data management.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and wellness programs.
• Administer retirement and health plans, including self-insured options.
• Run annual performance management and talent development processes.
• Manage employee relations and confidential investigations.
• Collaborate on compliance matters related to Title IX and EEO.
• Develop and administer HR policies in line with laws.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

HR operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Organizational Development

Tools

HRIS data management

Policy development

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This senior leadership role will guide the full spectrum of human resources operations, with a strong focus on aligning people strategy to the needs of a complex higher education environment. The position will partner closely with institutional leadership to strengthen service delivery, support employee experience, and ensure HR programs are executed with consistency and care. It also carries responsibility for advancing compliance, talent development, and organizational effectiveness across the institution.

Location: Lewisburg, PA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $225,000 – $296,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations, including service delivery and HRIS data management
• Manage compensation and benefits execution, including wellness programs
• Administer retirement and health plans, including oversight of a self-insured health plan
• Run the annual performance management cycle and talent development processes
• Manage employee relations and conduct confidential investigations
• Partner on compliance matters related to Title IX and EEO
• Develop and administer HR policies in line with applicable laws

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, or a related field
• 10+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in higher education
• 6+ years of supervisory experience
• Proven track record in HR operations and process design
• Strong skills in talent acquisition and employee relations
• Familiarity with Title IX and EEO compliance
• Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability insurance
• 10% employer contribution to retirement plan
• Generous paid time off and 19 paid holidays
• Tuition remission for employees and their spouses/children
• Robust employee wellness program with incentives
• Parental leave and fitness center membership

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.