HR Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative HR leadership in employee relations, organizational effectiveness, change management, and performance management.
• Manage employee relations matters directly, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on federal and state employment laws and University policies.
• Lead and participate in special HR projects and ERP-related initiatives to support the University's transition.
• Act as a subject matter expert on full-cycle ADA claim management.
• Provide functional guidance and support to HR Generalists, Specialists, and student workers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators as a trusted HR advisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Proven expertise in employee relations, investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and university employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS (e.g., PeopleAdmin), enterprise ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or unionized environments.
• Professional Human Resources certification (PHR/SPHR).
• Experience supporting talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning initiatives.

About the Company

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.