The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will align and execute a division-based HR strategy for staff in the Provost’s Office and administrative departments, working as part of the larger HR organization at WFU. The role will provide leadership, guidance, and resources for all staff HR-related activities, including talent acquisition, development, management, and engagement. Responsibilities include oversight of hiring and onboarding activities, training programs, performance management, compensation and employee relations consultation. Retention and succession planning are also integral to this role and should be incorporated over a reasonable timeframe. The position will report to the Executive Director for Recruitment and Solutions and, through a dotted line relationship, to the Provost, and will function as an Institutional Talent Partner, representing the Provost’s Office. This individual will serve as the key strategy collaborator with administrative leaders in the Provost’s Office and will be a member of the Provost’s leadership team. The HRBP will provide supervision for the Director of Talent Management. By fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, the HRBP will play a pivotal role in strategically shaping the division’s staff workforce to achieve its ambitious goals and contribute to the university’s overall success. To carry out these responsibilities, this person must be proactive, a strategic thinker, understand the critical importance of change management and program delivery, successfully balance competing needs, and align recommendations and actions with the short and long-term strategies of the University and the Provost’s Office. Success in this position will rely on awareness of the culture and environment of the Provost’s Office, Wake Forest University, and Human Resources. This will be enabled by developing strong relationships across campus and fostering respectful communications and collaborations within a diverse community. Given the unique reporting relationship, this person must manage potentially conflicting interests, possess strong organizational and communication skills, plan and schedule individual work and team work, set priorities, and manage multiple projects and deadlines. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 12, 2026. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.