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Posted Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:00 AM
DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces.
Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.
Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.
Opportunity:
The Director, HR Consulting serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping translate business goals into practical people strategies. Reporting to and working closely with the Vice President of Talent, this role partners across HR Centers of Excellence to deliver high-impact solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, engagement, and organizational capability.
This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role suited to someone who enjoys blending strategic consulting with active execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, evolving environment and is energized by building processes, solving problems, and seeing their work directly influence leader and colleague success.
Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership
- Work closely with the VP of Talent to implement people strategies that align with business priorities and advance HR department goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and consultant, offering HR expertise that enables business unit success.
- Partner across HR Centers of Excellence to ensure cohesive design and delivery of HR and talent initiatives.
Business Consulting
- Advise leaders on organizational structure, workforce planning, and leadership effectiveness to ensure the right capabilities are in place.
- Coach and influence leaders on performance, engagement, and people-related decisions that align with DeVry’s mission and culture.
- Partner with senior leaders to identify critical roles and plan for succession and bench strength.
Talent and Succession Management
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and capability-building efforts to ensure future readiness.
- Collaborate with Talent Development and Talent Acquisition to integrate development, mobility, and pipeline strategies.
- Use data and insights to identify talent trends, capability gaps, and retention opportunities.
Employee Engagement and Culture
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture consistent with DeVry’s Culture Anchors.
- Coach leaders on engagement and team health, building leader capability to drive strong colleague experiences.
- Model leadership behaviors that promote care, accountability, and collaboration.
- Facilitate discussions that identify critical roles, high-potential talent, and targeted development plans.
Organizational Design and Change Enablement
- Partner with leaders to assess and optimize organizational structures, roles, and workflows.
- Support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions through clear communication and change management best practices.
- Support leaders in navigating ambiguity, transformation, and continuous improvement.
Performance Management
- Guide leaders through the goal-setting and performance management process, ensuring clarity and consistency.
- Coach leaders on performance feedback, development planning, and accountability.
HR Compliance and Risk Mitigation
- Proactively identify and mitigate HR-related risks in partnership with HR leadership and Legal.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, policies, and procedures.
Workforce Insights & Tools
- Use workforce and engagement data to diagnose issues, identify trends, and inform leadership actions.
- Translate analytics into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
- Explore emerging AI and analytics tools to simplify analysis and improve decision-making.
Execution and Building
- Operate effectively without direct reports, flexing between strategic advising and hands-on delivery.
- Build and refine processes, tools, and templates as needed to support evolving business needs.
- Prioritize effectively, organize work clearly, and follow through to completion in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a strategic HRBP or consulting role supporting senior leaders.
- Experience leading workforce planning, talent, and succession strategies.
- Demonstrated success in organizational design and change management.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and organizational effectiveness principles.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capability; able to operate in both conceptual and hands-on modes.
- Curious and capable in using AI and modern analytics tools to enhance insight, simplify work, and improve decision-making.
- Strong ability to organize work, manage competing needs, and drive initiatives to completion in a lean, fast-paced environment.
- Experience in a smaller or transforming organization preferred, where building and execution are both required.
- HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) preferred.
- Highly organized, resourceful, and adaptable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
This position will be posted for 30 days from the posting date. This position is eligible for incentive compensation.
DeVry University offers benefit options for full-time colleagues, including:
- 401(k) and Roth Plan w/match
- Paid Tuition Program
- Remote and Flex Work Options
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fertility Coverage
- Family and Domestic Partner Coverage
- Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Volunteer Time Off
- Technology Stipend
- Career Development Programs
- Mental Health Care Programs
- Tax Savings Account (FSA and HSA)
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life, Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Auto/Homeowners, Pet and Legal Insurance
- Exclusive Discount Programs
- Family Care Services
- 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation service
- Health Advocacy Service
We believe that a vibrant and collaborative workplace is essential to our educational mission and the success of our community. We are committed to a workplace environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported.
Job Details
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HR/UR: HR Business Partner
Job Function
HR/UR
Pay Type
Salary
Employment Indicator
Full-Time
Hiring Min Rate
150,000 USD
Hiring Max Rate
170,000 USD
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