Chief People Officer
This is a high-impact executive role at a respected four-year institution, combining strategic organizational design with hands-on HR management. Reporting to the President, the CPO will lead a cultural transformation to make the college an employer of choice. It is a rare chance to own the entire 'people' function in a supportive, mission-driven academic environment.
North Central College
Naperville, Illinois, United States · Posted 26 April 2026
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About North Central College
North Central College is a mid-sized employer working in higher education, based in Naperville, Illinois, United States.
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Naperville, Illinois, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the Office of Human Resources and mentor departmental staff
- Advise the President and Cabinet on organizational health and culture
- Modernize HRIS and payroll systems for better data reporting
- Design and implement comprehensive onboarding and retention programs
- Audit and streamline all HR processes for maximum efficiency
Essential
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership capacity
- Ability to report directly to a President and advise a Cabinet
- Expertise in workforce planning and organizational effectiveness
- Experience managing payroll, benefits, and compensation structures
- Strong background in employee relations and performance management
- Ability to lead a small, service-oriented team while remaining hands-on
Preferred
- Experience within a higher education or four-year institution setting
- Advanced knowledge of HRIS administration and data integrity
- Experience in change management and process optimization
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive executive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Leadership role within the President's Cabinet
- Opportunity to shape institutional culture
- Professional development and succession planning oversight
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