Strategic HR Director: Talent, Change & People Growth

Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University in Cincinnati seeks a strategic HR Director to serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership and lead HR business partner services across divisions. You will translate institutional priorities into workforce strategies, guiding employee relations, workforce planning, talent development, and performance management while ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

The role leads a team of HR Business Partners and aligns the Jesuit mission with a high-performing, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Administration or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive human resources experience and/or experience in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience leading, supervising, or managing HR professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders, exercise sound independent judgment, and resolve complex or sensitive employee and organizational matters.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning HR strategies with institutional priorities.
• Employee Relations and Risk Management: Provide strategic oversight of complex and sensitive employee matters, including investigations, performance management, workplace conduct, and corrective action.
• Talent and Workforce Strategy: Lead workforce planning, talent management, recruitment strategy, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Organizational Development and Change Management: Advise leaders on organizational design, restructuring, workforce transitions, and change initiatives.
• Performance and Compensation Management: Provide strategic guidance on performance management, position classification, compensation, staffing decisions, and employee development.
• HR Operations and Continuous Improvement: Establish service delivery expectations and performance measures for the HR Business Partner team.
• Policy and Compliance: Promote consistent application of University policies and employment practices while ensuring compliance with laws.
• University Collaboration and Mission Alignment: Partner with HR colleagues and campus leaders on enterprise-wide initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR

Advising senior leaders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Xavier University in Cincinnati seeks a strategic HR Director to serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership and lead HR business partner services across divisions. You will translate institutional priorities into workforce strategies, guiding employee relations, workforce planning, talent development, and performance management while ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

The role leads a team of HR Business Partners and aligns the Jesuit mission with a high-performing, inclusive