Mitchell Hamline School of Law · 12 hours ago
Vice President of Talent, Culture and Organizational Effectiveness
Saint Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $215K/yr
8+ years expMitchell Hamline School of Law is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for the role of Vice President of Talent, Culture and Organizational Effectiveness. This executive position is responsible for leading the culture and people strategy, overseeing human resources and talent development, and managing key initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee and contribute to all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, retention, performance management, benefits, policy development and implementation, and compliance
Provide strategic direction and project management for the HR team
Lead initiatives to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and workplace inclusion
Develop and implement learning and development programs to build leadership and professional skills
Advise the President and Dean and leadership team on workforce planning, succession, and organizational design
Act as a close, working partner to the President and Dean, managing key projects, executive priorities, and cross-departmental initiatives
Coordinate internal communications and ensure alignment between leadership and staff
Contribute to and coordinate crisis communication to preserve and enhance the school's reputation
Track progress on strategic initiatives and provide actionable insights to the executive team
Facilitate board reporting or other executive-level communications as needed
Serve as a liaison between the President and Dean, leadership team, and staff, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and accountability
Provides support, structure, and advice for effective Board governance
Model and reinforce the organization's values and mission
Champion workplace culture and inclusion initiatives
Ensure institutional policies are updated and consistent with mission and organizational priorities
Promote an environment of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
MBA, JD, MPA or Masters in Human Resources/Organization Development or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in HR, talent management, or executive operations or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Strong understanding of HR best practices, and workforce development
Demonstrated ability to manage executive priorities, lead projects, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
High emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Experience working with governing boards
Preferred
Experience supervising HR staff, experience supervising staff at the director level or above preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life/AD&D insurance (MHSL pays for)
Optional Life Insurance
Disability Benefits (MHSL pays for)
Generous Holidays and Winter Break
403(b) Retirement plan (Generous MHSL match)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Competitive compensation package
Company
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Mitchell Hamline School of Law provides a legal education grounded in legal theory & distinguished by exceptional practical legal training. It is a sub-organization of Hamline University.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2026-01-06
2025-12-16
Duluth News Tribune
2025-10-02
Company data provided by crunchbase