Strategic HR Director: Talent, Change & Compliance

XU01 Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Tuition remission

Generous paid time off

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Xavier University is seeking a strategic HR Director to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and direct comprehensive HR business partner services across all divisions. This senior role translates institutional priorities into workforce strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and performance.

The Director will lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners, guide complex employee matters, and partner with university leaders to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Administration or related field.
• At least five years of progressive HR experience or senior HR leadership.
• Experience leading, supervising, or managing HR professionals.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and exercise sound independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted HR advisor to senior leaders and align HR strategies with institutional priorities.
• Provide strategic oversight of employee relations, risk management, and compliance.
• Lead workforce planning, talent management, recruitment strategy, and succession planning.
• Advise on organizational design, change management, and communication strategies.
• Guide performance management, compensation guidance, and employee development.
• Establish service delivery standards for the HR team and use analytics to drive improvements.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and legal compliance.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Senior leadership advisory

Employee relations

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Administration or related field

Job description

Xavier University is seeking a strategic HR Director to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and direct comprehensive HR business partner services across all divisions. This senior role translates institutional priorities into workforce strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and performance.

The Director will lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners, guide complex employee matters, and partner with university leaders to advance