HR Director (ERP Backfill- Temporary)

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,826 - 150,790; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a temporary HR Director (ERP Temp) to lead HR programs during the ERP implementation. This full-time, in-person role offers an opportunity to provide strategic planning and guidance for the university’s Human Resources.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of HR experience, managing staff and teams, and must be proficient in HR technology and compliance with employment laws. A strong capability to foster relationships and strategic initiatives is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required.
• 5+ years of managing professional staff and teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and university employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and workforce analysis for HR programs.
• Provide counsel to university leaders on HR initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Employee relations

Strategic initiatives

HR analytics

Staff management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant tracking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a temporary HR Director (ERP Temp) to provide executive and operational leadership for Human Resources programs during the university’s ERP implementation. The role is full-time, exempt, and fully in‑person, with a temporary tenure effective through July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and workforce analysis to support institutional goals.
• Provide senior‑level counsel to university leaders on HR programs and initiatives.
• Represent Human Resources on university‑wide committees, task forces, and governance bodies.
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, grievance resolution, and conflict management for all staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university employment laws and regulations.
• Manage talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention initiatives, and oversee the Talent Acquisition Operations and Onboarding team.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, processes, and procedures, including full‑cycle ADA claim management.
• Oversee HR analytics, reporting, and performance measurement to guide decision‑making.
• Lead special HR projects and institutional initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with faculty, staff, administrators, and senior leaders, gathering and responding to feedback.
• Mentor and develop HR managers, generalists, specialists, and support staff, establishing clear performance expectations.
• Practice strategic and systems thinking, advanced conflict resolution, executive communication, stakeholder engagement, change management, data‑driven leadership, institutional stewardship, and ethical decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing professional staff and teams.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, investigations, organizational development, labor relations, staffing, workforce planning, HR analytics, compensation, and policy administration.
• Proven experience implementing strategic initiatives and managing complex projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and university employment laws and regulations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Executive presence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Strong service orientation and relationship‑building skills.
• Capacity to work independently in a fast‑paced, complex environment while managing confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in higher education, public sector, and/or unionized environments preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to serve as a subject‑matter expert on full‑cycle ADA claim management.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing professional staff and teams.

Certifications / Credentials

• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in HR information systems and applicant tracking systems (e.g., PeopleAdmin), ERP platforms, Microsoft Office applications, data reporting tools, collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom), and HR analytics systems.

Salary

Range: $106,826 to $150,790 per annum.

EEO Statement

Loyola complies with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the university’s Nondiscrimination Policy.