University of Illinois Foundation · 6 days ago
Vice President, Human Resources
Champaign, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expThe University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois. They are seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership in developing HR strategies that align with the organization's business objectives and champion a high-performance culture.
Education
Responsibilities
Design and implement HR strategies that support business goals and foster a high-performance culture
Partner with executive leadership to align people initiatives with organizational priorities
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, COO, and leadership team on all HR matters
Lead talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning for critical roles
Champion employee engagement programs and cultural development
Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the organization
Oversee performance management systems and leadership development programs
Implement change management and talent management strategies to support growth, transformation, and evolution
Develop and implement Learning & Development strategies across the Foundation and affiliated parts of the University. UIF owns the change management and training processes for the University’s fundraising systems, which are used by hundreds of individuals at the University outside of the Foundation
Evaluate and manage a competitive compensation structure and benefits programs, working with counterparts at the University of Illinois on key shared initiatives
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Mentor and develop HR team members to achieve professional growth and organizational impact
Foster collaboration and accountability within the HR function and across the Foundation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (master's preferred)
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior role
Proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic initiatives
Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices
Exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Evidence and a clear track record of leading an HR function in a complex and high-performing organization, regardless of size
A trusted thought partner that the rest of the leadership team also trusts. The HR function is in a good place, but the Foundation and HR will continue to evolve as the Universities launch the next fundraising campaigns
A clear communicator who understands the current and evolving workplace across work styles and generational changes - not just understanding where the sector is right now, but where it's going
Someone who understands the governance structure, compliance requirements, serves as a thought leader, and is not afraid to give feedback
A data-driven and self-directed leader who collaborates with UIF's leadership team
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
Company paid life insurance
Generous vacation time including 24 days annually
Generous pension benefits
Company
University of Illinois Foundation
University of Illinois Foundation (UIF) is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization for the University of Illinois
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Travis Shore, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
2025-11-08
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