Senior Director, Wharton Human Resources & People Operations
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LocationSteinberg/Dietrich Hall
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentHuman Resources
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 4, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live42m ago
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Key leadership role responsible for driving strategic human resources and talent management initiatives
Shaping HR strategies that align with the organization's vision and values
Fostering a positive and high-performing work environment
Overseeing optimization and digital transformation of talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and employee development
Key thought partner for senior leadership
Holistic view of the School's objectives and bridging gap between workforce challenges and solutions
Dynamic and influential leader
Creating a thriving organizational culture that advances strategic mission
Spearheading transformation of traditional HR services
Actively contribute to and participate in HR initiatives beyond immediate school environment
Engage in cross-school collaborations
Benefits
Healthcare
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan
Professional development
Work life balance
Wellness programs
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
Benefits
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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About the role
Senior Director, Wharton Human Resources & People Operations
Job Profile Title
Director D, Human Resources, School/ Center
Job Description Summary
Wharton School Overview
Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.
Job Description
The Senior Director of Wharton Human Resources & People Operations is a key leadership role responsible for driving strategic human resources and talent management initiatives within the Wharton School. They play a key role in shaping HR strategies that align with the organization’s vision and values while fostering a positive and high-performing work environment. Responsibilities include overseeing the optimization and digital transformation of talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and employee development. As a key thought partner for senior leadership, this role is responsible for taking a holistic view of the School’s objectives and bridging the gap between workforce challenges and solutions.
As a dynamic and influential leader, the Senior Director plays a pivotal role in creating a thriving organizational culture that advances the strategic mission of the Wharton School. They spearhead the transformation of traditional HR services, such as recruitment, comprehensive training programs, and performance management systems, to innovate and drive excellence and employee well-being.
This role will actively contribute to and participate in HR initiatives that extend beyond their immediate school environment, directly engaging with Core HR. Involvement will include participation in committees, working groups, and task forces focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness and driving HR initiatives at the University. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to engage in cross-school collaborations to disseminate best practices and realize strategic objectives.