Human Resources Director

Stanford Graduate School of Business Stanford's Graduate School of Business has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in service of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. We invite you to be part of this mission. The Human Resources Department of the Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks a Human Resources Director to fulfill the scope of HR Business Partner services to assigned senior staff leaders and client groups. In this role, reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources, you will have the opportunity to intimately learn and engage with the operations behind a world-class academic institution, providing your HR expertise to influence and evolve workplace culture. This is a full-time hybrid role that requires regular, on-site work at the Stanford GSB campus; however, a full-time on-campus presence is not required for this role. Your primary responsibilities include: Provide people leadership to assigned client groups in collaboration with senior leaders. Oversee the HRBP function and services for over half of the school’s operations and school-wide functional ownership of core HR processes (e.g., Compensation, HR Operations). Implement the GSB’s HR priorities in assigned areas and assist the Executive Director in developing strategies and solutions for evolving faculty resource needs in coordination with the Dean’s Office and Academic Affairs. Enable a continuous innovation and improvement culture supporting our mission in partnership with the Executive Director and University HR subject matter experts. Oversee, coach, and advise on all employee lifecycle aspects for assigned groups: diverse talent acquisition, staff engagement and retention, individual performance and development, rewards and recognition, and issue resolution. Implement strategies supporting organizational and behavioral change, including managing succession planning and facilitating focus group discussions. Assess organizational and individual staff development needs. In partnership with Principal Talent Strategist, identify, develop, and/or deliver relevant training. Advocate for an equitable and inclusive experience for everyone working at the GSB. Participate in the planning, promoting, and implementing of best-in-class people practices while effectively administering operational excellence in HR processes, including total rewards and recognition, workplace compliance, and employee/labor relations. Investigate basic and complex employee relations issues and initiate appropriate resolution; recommend and facilitate effective solutions in alignment with applicable policies and laws. As required, manage the performance of direct reports, setting priorities aligned with organizational objectives. Exhibit flexibility in responding to new or transitional demands. To be successful in this position, you will bring: Bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Demonstrated experience providing management support and consultation in human resources areas, including employee relations, employment and labor law, compensation, staffing and employment, equity and inclusion, training and development, performance and management coaching, and organizational development. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, understanding of group dynamics, and successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a diverse client group. Demonstrated proficiency with business applications and human resource information systems. Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and decision-making skills. Excellent facilitation and oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to employees and managers. Strong management skills exhibited by leading teams or business-wide projects. A track record of passion for HR, success in helping people and organizations excel, and ability to create delight in service to others. In addition, preferred requirements include: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including acting as principal HR lead for a significant operation responsible for setting strategy and supervising the deployment of HR resources. Experience from various industries and/or functional areas is welcomed. The expected pay range for this position is $155,000 - $195,000 per annum. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. How to Apply We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered,

please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application . Why Stanford is for You Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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