做厙TV has named Paula MacDonald chief human resources officer following a nationwide search. Currently assistant vice president for human resources at Swarthmore College in southeast Pennsylvania, she will join 做厙TV on Aug. 24.
As a member of 做厙TVs senior leadership team, MacDonald will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all human resources operations, including talent management, employee relations, performance management, policy development, total rewards management and Title IX compliance.
MacDonald brings more than 20 years of human resources experience, including 14 years in higher education, with a proven record of building strong partnerships, improving processes and aligning human resources strategies with institutional priorities. She has developed employee engagement and retention initiatives that strengthened performance and satisfaction, made technological improvements to provide data-driven metrics and enhanced the way human resources supports its campus community.
Paula is passionate about creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to contribute to the mission of the institution, said Jennifer Bucher, vice president for operations. Her approach aligns with 做厙TVs commitment to building a community where faculty and staff are enabled to do their best work in support of the student experience. We look forward to welcoming Paula to 做厙TV and the experience, vision and collaborative leadership she will bring to this important role.
Throughout her career, MacDonald has served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding institutions through periods of change while fostering positive workplace cultures. Her commitment to higher education extends beyond her institutional roles, having been actively involved with the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources and serving as its inaugural chair of the Member Engagement Council, former Eastern Region Board member and former chapter president for the Greater New York chapter.
MacDonald earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration from Syracuse University, Utica College and holds certifications with the Society for Human Resource Management and HR Certification Institute.
