HR Director; ERP Backfill- Temporary

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Position Title:

HR Director (ERP Temp)

Position Number: 8102865

Work Modality:
Fully In‑Person

Job Category:
University Staff

Job Type: Full‑Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Campus:
Rogers Park–Lake Shore Campus

Department Name: HUMAN RESOURCES

Location Code: HUMAN RESOURCES (04600B)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?:
No

Loyola University Chicago (LUC) seeks a dynamic temporary HR Director with a proven track record of success. This is a temporary position established to provide executive and operational leadership for the delivery of Human Resources programs during a period of organizational transition. The role advances the mission, values, and strategic priorities of the University while ensuring continuity of operations.

As a key leadership position within the Human Resources division, the HR Director provides senior-level guidance to university leaders on the implementation of HR programs and initiatives. Reporting to and collaborating closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Interim HR Director drives people excellence and plays a vital role in organizational and workforce strategic planning, while fostering a culture that is engaging, collaborative, and welcoming.

The HR Director oversees the development and performance of HR Managers and staff and ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal, and university regulations. This role leads and supports employee relations, talent management, talent acquisition, onboarding, policy administration, grievance resolution, and employee engagement initiatives, assuming direct responsibility when necessary.

The HR Director works collaboratively with senior leaders, faculty, staff, and administrative units across the University’s Chicagoland campuses and the John Felice Rome Center in Italy to ensure consistent, high-quality HR service delivery and institutional alignment throughout the duration of the temporary appointment.

This position is established to support Human Resources operations during the University’s ERP implementation and is effective through July 1, 2027
. The role is based on-site and serves as a key resource to managers and staff during this period of organizational transition.

• Analyze organizational risks and long-term workforce impacts.
• Provide senior-level counsel to university leadership.
• Represent Human Resources on university-wide committees, task forces, and governance bodies.
• Promote visibility and in-person collaboration of HR leadership across campuses.

• Lead and support HR Managers in employee relations, investigations, grievance resolution, and conflict management for unionized and non-unionized staff, assuming direct responsibility when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment law and institutional policy.
• Support managers in disciplinary actions, terminations, and workplace ethics matters.
• Promote consistent and equitable application of HR policies.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on full cycle ADA claim management.

• Promote inclusive recruitment and retention practices.
• Create a culture of continuous development through Loyola’s Leadership Essentials Program.
• Direct and oversee the Talent Acquisition Operations and Onboarding team.
• Strengthen leadership capacity across academic and administrative units.

• Oversee HR analytics, reporting, and performance measurement.
• Utilize workforce data to guide institutional decision-making.
• Lead special HR projects and institutional initiatives.
• Monitor and enhance operational efficiency across HR…