College of DuPage · 1 month ago
Vice President, Human Resources
Glen Ellyn, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $186K/yr
10+ years expThe College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, and they are seeking a Vice President of Human Resources. This role is responsible for providing vision, strategic leadership, and operational oversight for all human resources functions across the college, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fostering a culture of care.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Advise the President and College leadership on complex human resources matters, serving as a strategic partner in shaping policies and decisions that impact the institution's workforce
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all human resources functions to ensure organizational effectiveness and alignment with institutional priorities
Translate the College's strategic goals into actionable human resources strategies and operational plans that support institutional growth, employee engagement, and a culture of care
Design and implement progressive, proactive, and equitable compensation and benefits programs that meet the needs of employees while supporting the College's mission and long-term sustainability
Develop and guide the administration of human resources policies and programs that ensure effective management of the College's workforce, including initiatives for employee development, recognition, recruitment, staffing, and human resource information systems
Develop business processes and analytics to improve service delivery to the campus community and support the evaluation of performance metrics across human resources operations
Other duties as assigned by the President
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in business administration, public administration, human resources management, or another relevant field required
10 to 15 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or executive HR leadership role, preferably within government, the public sector, or higher education
Must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations and a proven ability to apply this expertise within complex organizational settings
A demonstrated commitment to the College's culture of care and to understanding and respecting the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of students and employees in a suburban community college setting is essential
Highly skilled in building relationships at all organizational levels and experienced in facilitating the resolution of conflicts between parties
Significant HR leadership experience in public higher education, with a deep understanding of complex operational models
Proven track record leading collective bargaining processes and successfully negotiating union contracts, ideally with experience managing multiple established unions simultaneously
Strong grasp of higher education HR compliance, policies, and legal frameworks specific to public institutions
Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation in environments undergoing significant transition, with the ability to balance urgency with patience
Experience developing comprehensive HR strategies with clear KPIs and milestones, and proven ability to drive initiatives through to completion
Process and systems orientation with a track record of modernizing HR infrastructure while maintaining service continuity
Ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams within complex organizational structures while fostering cross-functional collaboration
Strong leader with executive presence, emotional intelligence, and diplomatic skills to navigate a complex, unionized college environment with diverse stakeholders
Leads with transparency, consistency, and integrity to build trust and unify departments around shared policies, procedures, and goals
Active listener and strong communicator who is accessible, seeks input appropriately, and facilitates difficult conversations with tact
Positions HR as a valued strategic partner in institutional decision-making while maintaining a collaborative, supportive approach to serving faculty, staff, and leadership
Preferred
SHRM-SCP or SPHR
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
Experience in managing or implementing HRIS solutions
Benefits
A generous benefits plan
Company
College of DuPage
With 26,000 students, 170+ areas of study, 183 certificate programs, College of DuPage sees the potential of every member of our community.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Brady
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Debbie Wendling
HR Partner
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2026-01-22
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