HR Departmental Manager

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Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 274092

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Sep 22, 2026

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique experiences, perspectives, and talents that strengthen our community. As the HR Departmental Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture while supporting a division dedicated to advancing community engagement, research, and impact.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness. Your expertise will help foster an environment where employees can thrive, innovate, and make meaningful contributions to Duke's mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading employee relations, workforce planning, and HR operations initiatives.
• Experience advising senior leaders on complex organizational and workforce matters.
• Previous supervisory, team leadership, or HR management experience.
• Experience supporting organizational change initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Strong knowledge of workforce analytics and data-driven decision-making.

• Strategic leadership and organizational effectiveness
• Employee relations and workplace consulting
• Workforce planning and talent management
• HR compliance and policy interpretation
• Change management and program implementation
• Data analysis and reporting
• Communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement
• Sound judgment and problem-solving

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Three years of business, administrative, or human resources experience with demonstrated exposure to HR functions such as employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, compliance, or organizational development.

Lead the full spectrum of human resources operations for Duke Community Affairs while driving strategic initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and workforce excellence. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll influence decision-making, guide transformative change, and develop innovative HR solutions that support both people and organizational success.

• Develop and implement human resources strategies that align with DCA's operational, research, and advancement priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to plan workforce needs, organizational design, position management, succession planning, and resource allocation.
• Advise leadership on complex organizational, personnel, and workforce matters while ensuring compliance with university policies and standards.
• Identify workforce trends, challenges, and opportunities, recommending proactive solutions that support organizational goals.
• Manage HR-related external agreements and partnerships, including advisor and fellowship agreements.
• Design and establish a centralized HR infrastructure that promotes consistency and operational excellence across DCA.
• Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, professional development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Guide change management efforts related to new programs, systems, processes, and organizational transitions.
• Represent DCA in university-wide HR initiatives, including employee engagement efforts, inclusive excellence programs, and workforce…