Executive Director, People Strategy & Partnerships

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking an Executive Director of People Strategy & Partnerships to provide strategic leadership across Campus Human Resources. You will oversee a complex portfolio of HR services, driving transformation, improving efficiency, and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in higher education or public-sector HR, strong change-management skills, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders while maintaining accountability and

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR transformation in large organizations.
• Strong strategic planning and performance measurement skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-unit collaboration.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR systems; budget oversight.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to advance HR transformation and service delivery.
• Build trusted partnerships with campus colleges, schools, and departments.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical, sustainable HR solutions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

HR transformation

Change management

Relationship building

Communication

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

CCP / SPHR / SHRM-SCP

Job description

UCLA is seeking an Executive Director of People Strategy & Partnerships to provide strategic leadership across Campus Human Resources. You will oversee a complex portfolio of HR services, driving transformation, improving efficiency, and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in higher education or public-sector HR, strong change-management skills, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders while maintaining accountability and