Director, Human Resources (HR Business Partner), The James

The Ohio State University

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Human Resources serves as a senior strategic HR leader embedded within The James Cancer Hospital, a nationally recognized academic cancer program within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Seeking an accomplished HR leader who will lead a dynamic team of HR professionals in delivering exceptional guidance and support to the operational executive team. This strategic leader will be instrumental in cultivating organizational effectiveness and driving forward HR operational priorities that enable our clinical, research, and educational mission. Acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, this position will drive alignment of enterprise HR strategies, particularly the influence on the strategic plan and the unique needs of the James Cancer Hospital and Comprehensive Cancer Center, into actionable solutions that support workforce effectiveness, organizational growth, and a high-performance culture. The Director partners closely with senior leaders across The Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute to advance strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment with the broader medical center’s people strategy, policies, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will Excel in facilitating robust two-way communication between operational stakeholders and HR, ensuring that evolving operational needs are met with innovative and responsive HR solutions. Demonstrate the ability to anticipate future needs, identify opportunities, and partner on functional HR solutions. Be skilled in relationship-building across diverse stakeholder groups to champion enterprise strategies and initiatives. Have expertise guiding teams through organizational change and fostering an engaging culture. Possess a deep understanding of the unique operational and strategic priorities of healthcare, research, and/or academia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources required.
• Expertise in organizational development and change management.
• Strong executive influence and consulting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Significant experience in leadership of a team of Human Resources professionals is strongly preferred.
• Healthcare, research or academic experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior HR advisor to executive leadership
• Translate operational needs into people-first strategies
• Guide workforce planning and growth opportunities and pathways
• Partner and provide expertise in organizational design and change management
• Foster a culture of engagement and high-reliability performance
• Oversee HR program delivery and ensure compliance
• Provide expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and compensation
• Utilize HR metrics, reporting, and workforce analytics to support leadership and business objectives
• Partner with HR Centers of Expertise for integrated solutions
• Foster consistent practices of performance management
• Enable, mentor, and develop HR team
• Foster accountability and engagement through example
• Establish strong communication structures
• Promote employee engagement and retention strategies
• Build strong relationships across all levels
• Provide and guide onboarding for local senior leadership

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director