Stanford University · 4 days ago
Director, People Strategy & Operations
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $198K/yr
8+ years expStanford University is home to the Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI), a leading National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Director of People Strategy and Operations will provide strategic direction for the workforce to support SCI's mission in cancer research, treatment, and outreach, while managing various HR functions to enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Support senior HR leadership with local and university-wide change management efforts (stakeholder analysis, measures of success, risk assessment, implementation, monitoring). Collaborate with subject matter experts as needed. Participate in developing, drafting, and implementing communications strategy
Consult with managers on moderately complex and complex compensation-related matters (salary actions, bonuses and supplemental pay, assignment of employees to job titles, including senior levels), liaising with UHR Compensation as needed. Perform a significant role in managing the area's salary planning program, partnering with managers to meet university guidelines. Assist with the development of incentive plans
Consult with managers and provide guidance to direct reports on moderately complex and complex disability/leave and workers’ compensation matters (eligibility, process, accommodations), consulting with subject matter experts as needed. Educate and train managers to meet university's guidelines. Develop interim staffing plans with managers to mitigate operational concerns resulting from team member absences
Consult with managers and provide guidance to direct reports on moderately complex and complex employee labor relations matters (corrective action, investigations, workplace accommodations, wage/hour, layoffs, terminations). Inform more senior HR team members and work with subject matter experts on highly complex issues as needed. Educate and train managers to meet university guidelines
Contribute to or may lead the development of surveys and initiatives to assess and support a positive work environment for employees and managers. Lead the analysis of resulting survey data and provide recommendations to senior leaders. Consult with more senior HR team members or subject matter experts on complex matters as needed. Educate and train managers and direct reports on creating and sustaining a positive work environment for their teams
Provide guidance and support for complex data entry, functions, and record retention processes. Analyze and interpret reports (turnover, movement, accrual usage, etc.) to senior leaders regarding their teams and the broader organization, utilizing human resources expertise to provide analysis and recommendations. Develop custom reports upon request and consult with more senior HR team members or subject matter experts on complex matters as needed. Educate and train managers and direct reports on understanding, interpreting, and applying available reports
Perform a significant role in overseeing the annual performance appraisal process for the entire school/unit, ensuring appropriate processes are followed. Consult with managers and senior leaders on moderately complex and complex performance management matters (setting expectations and goals, regular check-ins, developing positive performance/behaviors, conducting annual reviews), consulting with subject matter experts on highly complex issues as needed. Educate and train managers and direct reports on best practices to foster strong performance and meet university guidelines
Consult with managers and senior leaders on talent acquisition matters (creating job postings, determining job-specific competencies, interviewing tools & techniques, candidate selecting & onboarding), consulting with subject matter experts as needed. Educate and train managers and direct reports to foster a positive candidate experience and meet university guidelines. May participate in the development of new talent acquisition programming or revision of existing programming, providing recommendations that align with overall organizational strategy
Support senior leadership with generating and analyzing relevant reports for insights on talent metrics within the respective school/unit
Consult with managers and senior leaders on talent development matters (aligning business goals with personal motivation & talents, promoting professional development opportunities, coaching/mentoring/networking), consulting with subject matter experts as needed. Educate and train direct reports to foster a positive professional development experience for employees seeking growth. Contribute to the development of new, local professional development initiatives for managers and employees
Oversee accuracy of entries and approve submissions from direct reports. Process complex transactions as needed on a case-by-case basis
Maintain consistency with and support UHR and Stanford policies, procedures and requirements, and applicable laws
Facilitate initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered
Qualification
Required
3 years of people manager experience
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant human resources experience or combination of education and relevant experience
Experience managing complex employee relations issues and providing strategic solutions
Demonstrated experience developing employees
Proficiency with business applications, Microsoft Office suite, Google suite
SHRM-CP / PHR achieved or equivalent HR experience
Preferred
Experience in other administrative areas strongly preferred (e.g., faculty & academic affairs, operations & facilities management, finance, etc.)
Change management experience preferred
Benefits
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.
Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Company
Stanford University
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$26.52MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineGRAMMY Museum
2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
2023-08-17Grant
Leadership Team
Nadia Roumani
Co-founder and Senior Designer, Designing for Social Systems (DSS) Program, d.school
Howard Wolf
Vice President for Alumni Affairs
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