Strategic HR Leader for Higher Education

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes University seeks an accomplished, people-focused HR leader to serve as the Director of Human Resources. The Director is a key partner to university leadership – supporting employees, strengthening the University's culture, and advancing its mission.

The ideal candidate will move between strategic leadership and hands-on HR, build strong partnerships across campus, and address complex workplace matters with judgment and compassion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Five to eight years of progressively responsible HR management experience.
• Higher education experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to university leadership on people strategy.
• Influence strategy, develop people, and strengthen employee engagement.
• Help build an exceptional workplace across the university.

Skills

People leadership

Employee relations

Strategic collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Wilkes University seeks an accomplished, people-focused HR leader to serve as the Director of Human Resources. The Director is a key partner to university leadership – supporting employees, strengthening the University's culture, and advancing its mission.

The ideal candidate will move between strategic leadership and hands-on HR, build strong partnerships across campus, and address complex workplace matters with judgment and compassion.