Executive Director, HR Business Partnership
Listed on 2026-08-02
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HR/Recruitment
HR Manager, HR Generalist / Talent Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Executive Director, HR Business Partnership & Client Services
The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an inaugural Executive Director, HR Business Partnership & Client Services to helpshape the next chapter of Human Resources at Penn.
Recognizing thatthe effectiveness of Human Resources depends on the quality,consistency, and strength of its partnerships across the institution, Penn has created this leadership role to strengthenhow Human Resources partners with the University.
Reporting directly to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Executive Director will partner closely withthe CHRO to advance the Division's strategic priorities by leading the evolution of Penn's HR Business Partnership model and client services organization. As a member of the Human Resources Senior Leadership Team, the Executive Director will build enterprisecapability across Penn's HR community and foster a consistent,consultative approach to HR service delivery.
This role will help ensure that Human Resources is recognized not only for operational excellence, but also for the strategic value it creates across the University.
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.
Posted Job TitleExecutive Director, HR Business Partnership & Client Services
Job Profile TitleExecutive Director B, Human Resources
Job Description SummaryThe University of Pennsylvania is seeking an inaugural Executive Director, HR Business Partnership & Client Services to helpshape the next chapter of Human Resources ognizing thatthe effectiveness of Human Resources depends on the quality,consistency, and strength of its partnerships across the institution, Penn has created this leadership role to strengthenhow Human Resources partners with the University.
Reporting directly to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Executive Director will partner closely withthe CHRO to advance the Division's strategic priorities by leading the evolution of Penn's HR Business Partnership model and client services organization. As a member of the Human Resources Senior Leadership Team, the Executive Director will build enterprisecapability across Penn's HR community and foster a consistent,consultative approach to HR service delivery.
This role will help ensure that Human Resources is recognized not only for operational excellence, but also for the strategic value it creates across the University.
The Executive Director provides leadership for Penn's HR Business Partnership model and client services organization, translating theCHRO's strategic vision into a cohesive, high-performing operating model that delivers consistent, responsive, and consultative HRsupport across the University. This role also serves as the seniorHR Business Partner for the Executive Vice President's portfolio,establishing standards…
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