Senior HR Leader: Strategy, Talent & Compliance

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, EEO, and Learning & Organizational Development. The role supports senior leaders with guidance on complex people matters, policy development, and workforce planning.

Reporting to university leadership, you will supervise HR partners, investigators, and support staff, driving initiatives to strengthen culture, engagement, and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6–8 years progressively responsible experience in organizational development, workforce planning, employee relations, and EEO compliance.
• Knowledge of HR benefits, HRIS, talent acquisition, and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Employee Relations, EEO, and Learning & Organizational Development.
• Provide strategic direction and counsel to senior leaders across schools, colleges, and central admin.
• Lead talent management, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Develop organizational effectiveness plans and workforce strategies with executives.
• Collaborate with HR teams to ensure compliant, data-driven decision making.

Skills

Leadership and strategy

Analytical reporting

Interpersonal communication

Policy interpretation

Collaboration across departments

People management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in HR/Business

6–8 years progressive HR experience

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, EEO, and Learning & Organizational Development. The role supports senior leaders with guidance on complex people matters, policy development, and workforce planning.

Reporting to university leadership, you will supervise HR partners, investigators, and support staff, driving initiatives to strengthen culture, engagement, and organizational