Chief People & Culture Officer

Bucknell University; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 295,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Mortgage guarantee program

Wellness plans (Be Well)

Job summary

Bucknell University invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President of Talent, Culture and Human Resources (VPTCHR). The Vice President holds a senior leadership role at the University responsible for shaping a thriving, inclusive workplace and a high-performing workforce.

Reporting to the President as a key member of the senior team, the VPTCHR will lead a comprehensive strategy that balances HR operations with cultural strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources, organizational development, or talent management.
• Demonstrated success in leading transformative changes in policy development, compensation strategy and employee engagement.
• Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and engaging with diverse lived experiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary advisor to senior leadership on human capital, campus climate, and organizational health.
• Develop and oversee HR operations and cultural strategy integrated with university objectives.
• Manage a multi-functional Talent, Culture and HR team and department budget; ensure compliance and excellence in service.

Skills

HR leadership

Organizational development

Talent management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Bucknell University invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President of Talent, Culture and Human Resources (VPTCHR). The Vice President holds a senior leadership role at the University responsible for shaping a thriving, inclusive workplace and a high-performing workforce.

Reporting to the President as a key member of the senior team, the VPTCHR will lead a comprehensive strategy that balances HR operations with cultural strategy.