Senior Director of Human Resources and University Academic Staff Research Program - Stanford University in Issaquah, Washington

Location

Issaquah, Washington

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Another Source

## About the role

Stanford University is recruiting a Senior Director of Human Resources & University Academic Staff–Research (AS

- R) Program to join the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDo. R) in Palo Alto. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity: you will serve as the chief people advisor for an organization supporting more than 800 benefits-eligible employees and lead a team of 5 HR professionals.

You will oversee the full spectrum of human resources functions for VPDo. R while also providing university-wide leadership for the Academic Staff–Research program that supports research scientists, engineers, and scholars across campus. A central part of the role is helping shape policies, career pathways, compensation structures, and appointment processes for research professionals, and you will play a key role in major organizational change initiatives, including the implementation of Sequoia, Stanford’s next-generation HR information system.

### Scope & impact

You will guide compensation strategy, salary planning, workforce planning, and organizational design efforts. Serving as senior HR advisor to VPDo. R leadership, you will influence organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee engagement across research and administrative organizations. Responsibilities also include overseeing employee and labor relations matters (including complex performance, disciplinary, and organizational change situations) and championing programs that foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.

Day-to-day work includes talent acquisition, talent development, succession planning, and performance management. You will utilize HR analytics and workforce data to inform business decisions and make recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with Stanford policies, employment regulations, and University Human Resources initiatives. You will partner with Academic Affairs and University Human Resources to develop and maintain policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks, and lead efforts to enhance career development and professional growth opportunities for AS

- R professionals.

You will also lead complex change management efforts across VPDo. R and university-wide initiatives, partner with stakeholders to develop communication strategies and implementation plans, support the rollout and adoption of Sequoia, and build consensus among diverse senior leaders and stakeholders.

### Qualifications and experience

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of progressive human resources leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 7 years managing people leaders and professional HR teams is required. An advanced degree is preferred. Experience leading HR functions within large, complex organizations is expected.

The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise across employee relations, labor relations, compensation, talent acquisition, talent management, organizational development, and employment law. Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, experience leading change management initiatives, and strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and workforce metrics to influence decision-making are important. Experience developing and leading high-performing HR teams, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and proficiency with HR technologies, business applications, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace are also required. Experience in academic affairs, higher education, or research environments is strongly preferred. SHRM

- SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior-level HR experience is preferred, as is Executive Leadership certification or similar advanced leadership training.

### Compensation and benefits

Salary Range: $226,820 – $271,308 annually

Stanford offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Retirement savings programs

- Generous paid time off and holiday schedules

- Professional development opportunities

- Tuition assistance programs

- Access to Stanford’s world-class campus resources and community

- Wellness and work-life support programs

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. Another Source partners with Stanford on this retained search and encourages candidates who may not meet every listed qualification to apply and share their story.

(You will report to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration and will lead a team of five HR professionals while supporting more than 800 benefits-eligible employees.)