Director, Human Resources Consulting I

DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces.Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.The purpose of this position is to provide strategic HR consulting to senior leadership within each of the organization's institutions, and to provide support for institutional HR leaders.The goal of the Director, HR Consulting (DHRC) is to partner with leadership to create business results (financial, operational, customer, and workforce success) through people.The focus of the DHRC is increasing organizational competence, commitment, and contribution.The DHRC reports into the leader of HR for each institution and is the primary liaison between the institution's HR leader and Organization Leadership.ResponsibilitiesIntimately understands the organization and how HR strategy drives workforce success.Provides consulting insights to leadership for greater organizational effectiveness.Partners with senior Leadership to develop a proactive strategy aligned with Human Capital Strategy.This plan is aligned to the institution's FY Priorities and focuses on Talent Development, Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership, Engagement, and Change Stewardship.Active member of the institution's Leadership Team and fosters trusting relationships with each senior leader.Ensures linkage to Enterprise Talent Management approaches and initiatives.Partners with Leadership to facilitate talent outcomes from the annual TRP Succession Planning & Development, and Talent Movement including short term assignments, lateral moves and promotions.Ensures the institution has quality succession planning and measures success and outcomes.Creates trusted relationships with Key Talent, knows their career aspirations and supports them in the creation and execution of their development plans. Advocates for them in identifying future roles or targeted project work.Develops and implements customized learning strategy for institution and aligns that strategy in conjunction with the broader DEG Talent Development strategy and resources.Able to facilitate select DeVry Leadership Foundation Series courses.Exceptional training, facilitation, presentation and platform skills.May manage the performance and ensure the professional development of one to three HR Consultants.Recognizes emerging workforce challenges.Partners with the DEG Talent Acquisition and Talent Development COEs to develop and execute plans for meeting the workforce needs of the institution in both the near and long term.Provides insight/input to annual workforce plans; partners with DEG TA COE.With the institution's HR leader, guides Leadership through the implementation of DEG Human Capital Initiatives' Goal Setting, Talent Review Process, Succession Planning, Engagement Survey and Action Planning, Annual Planning & Calibration, Leadership Development, and other initiatives from the organization.Partners with DEG Centers of Excellence to ensure the requirements of the institution are reflected in program design.Stays abreast of current trends in Human Resource and shares insights with business leadership in the context of creative approaches to engagement, talent and culture.Expert in DeVry's HR Delivery Strategy and is able to consult to every aspect: Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Work Force Planning, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development and Benefits.Connects business partners to the appropriate resources.Demonstrates metrics prowess.Develops and follows key metrics of HR performance in the institution.Identifies trends and turns them into actionable change to drive performance.Liaises with the Coaching Resource Center in escalated colleague relations issues.Provides oversight of complex investigations with significant potential liability or that involve senior level employees in the region.Utilizes data provided by CRC to create strategic interventions and improve the performance of front line leaders.Completes other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic HRBP role required.Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization required.Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into HR initiatives.Experience leading and managing HR projects and initiatives.HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR) is a plus.Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.Experience leading change required.Executive coaching experience/certification preferred.Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and creatively.Ability to convey complex information in a way that people understand.Savvy in data analytics with an ability to craft data insights into narratives that spur action and create value.Highly organized with proven attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.Highly-developed understanding of fundamental business concepts.DeVry University offers competitive wages and benefit options, including:401(k) and Roth Plan w/matchMedical, Dental and Vision CoverageHealth Advocacy ServiceFamily and Domestic Partner CoverageTax Savings Account (FSA and HSA)Short-Term/Long-Term Disability CoverageLife, Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness InsuranceFertility CoverageWellness ProgramsRemote and Flex Work OptionsPaid Tuition ProgramAuto/Homeowners, Pet and Legal InsuranceExclusive Discount ProgramsAdoption AssistanceMental Health Care ProgramsFamily Care Services2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation serviceBenefits vary based on employment status. Part-time/Visiting Professors positions may not be eligible for all benefits.We believe diversity is essential to our educational mission and to the success of our community. We are committed to fostering a working environment where differences are respected, valued and embraced.

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