Strategic HR Partner: Org Design & Change Lead

Stanford Reglab; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking an Associate Director, Human Resources for Financial Management Services (FMS) to partner with senior leaders and translate workforce strategy into actionable HR programs. You will serve as a trusted advisor, lead strategic HR initiatives, and supervise an HR Business Partner while guiding complex talent, organizational design, career architecture and compensation programs.

The role requires deep experience across HR disciplines, strong analytics, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; 10+ years of HR leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement workforce plans and career architectures.
• Experience leading HR programs through technology-driven change, including AI adoption.
• Experience supervising HR staff and partnering with finance or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted HR advisor to the SAVP and leadership.
• Translate workforce plan into HR frameworks and programs.
• Lead strategic HR initiatives, programs, processes, and policies.
• Oversee HR program implementation in FMS.
• Provide data analytics to inform decisions and reporting to leadership.
• Mentor junior HR staff and collaborate with UHR/COE teams.
• Ensure consistency with Stanford HR policies and legal compliance.
• Lead cross-functional HR projects from conception to completion.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Career architecture

Workforce planning

AI adoption

Supervising HR staff

Data analytics

Communication

Higher education experience

Cross-functional leadership

HRIS/ATS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

HCM/ATS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Stanford University is seeking an Associate Director, Human Resources for Financial Management Services (FMS) to partner with senior leaders and translate workforce strategy into actionable HR programs. You will serve as a trusted advisor, lead strategic HR initiatives, and supervise an HR Business Partner while guiding complex talent, organizational design, career architecture and compensation programs.

The role requires deep experience across HR disciplines, strong analytics, and the ability