Executive Director, Talent

Penn Information Systems & Computing

Executive Director of Talent at University of Pennsylvania providing strategic leadership for talent management and ecosystem. Overseeing comprehensive talent strategies and operational practices in a higher education environment.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the university’s end-to-end talent ecosystem.
Design and deliver a cohesive, future-ready talent strategy that supports the university’s mission and academic excellence.
Lead the evolution of talent practices as the institution scales, workforce expectations change, and technology increases in importance for talent management.
Create and define comprehensive talent strategies in collaboration with HR professionals at schools and centers.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the VP of HR, senior leaders, and academic partners on talent trends, risks, and opportunities.
Drive the evolution of talent acquisition strategies and advance inclusive hiring practices.
Design and oversee learning and development strategies for leadership development, professional growth, and onboarding.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree and Over 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Possess strong business acumen and proven ability to stay with evolving HR trends, legislation and best practices.
Demonstrated success leading multiple talent functions (e.g., talent acquisition, learning, engagement).
Strong knowledge of all functional areas of Human Resources, talent acquisition and talent development.
Expertise and demonstrated experience in developing and driving strategy across a large organization.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Proficiency in data-informed decision-making.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
Generous retirement plans
Time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to University resources
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent acquisitionlearning and developmentdata-informed decision-makingstrategic planningHR trendsinclusive hiring practicestalent managementbusiness acumenconflict resolution

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsleadershipcollaborationstrategic advising

Certifications

Master’s Degree