Vice President of Human Resources
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Job Location:
Champaign, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Vice President of Human Resources
University of Illinois Foundation
The University of Illinois Foundation (Foundation) located in Champaign IL is seeking a Vice President for Human Resources. Established in 1935 the Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving entity for the University of Illinois System and its three universities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois Springfield. The Foundations Investment Office oversees and manages a $3.06 billion endowment and leads efforts that focus on performance and the long-term strategic management of the endowment as well as the Foundations investment policies. The funds generated from the endowment are distributed annually to each university to support world-class faculty staff and students today tomorrow and into the future.
In May 2022 the Foundation broke ground on an innovative new Philanthropy Center to serve as its headquarters on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana -Champaign.
The Center was completed in February 2024 andtrue to its design concept and intentcelebrates the rich history of donor generosity brings Foundation staff together in a single location and serves as a learning hub for the advancement community.to serve as its headquarters
Reporting to the Foundations CEO the Vice President of Human Resources (VP HR) provides strategic leadership to develop and execute the HR strategy aligned with the organizations business objectives. This role champions organizational culture talent management and compliance ensuring that the Foundation remains a great place to work while driving performance and engagement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to designing and implementing HR strategies that support business goals and foster a high-performance culture; leading talent acquisition retention and succession planning for critical roles; overseeing performance management systems and leadership development programs; evaluating and managing a competitive compensation structure and benefits programs; and mentoring and developing HR team members to achieve professional growth and organizational impact.
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The successful candidate will have a bachelors degree in human resources business administration or related field (masters preferred) along with 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience including at least five years in a senior role. This exceptional communicator will possess the proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic initiatives as well as a strong knowledge of employment law compliance and HR best practices.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include a base salary and a competitive benefits package.
To make a nomination provide a referral or for additional information including the full position profile please use the contact information below. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed interested individuals are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration as review of submitted materials will begin immediately. The preferred start date is in January 2026.
To apply please submit a resume and/or vita and cover letter to:
Ken Carrick Partner
980.296.5401
Janny DeLoache Associate Partner
704.377.7828
The University of Illinois Foundation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
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