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Welcome to Wharton Human Resources & People Operations
At the heart of Wharton lies our most valuable asset and greatest strength—our people. At the Wharton School, renowned for shaping the future of business, we understand that our people are the key to our collective success.
Wharton Human Resources & People Operations is a responsive, collaborative, and people-centered team dedicated to advancing the staff experience in alignment with Wharton’s and Penn’s mission of excellence.
Our team is dedicated to supporting the entire employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, talent development, management coaching, and beyond. By providing strategic business and thought partnerships, we engage more effectively with teams across the school, ensuring our strategies drive both personal and organizational growth. Together, we foster a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and succeed, driving Penn’s mission of excellence in everything we do.
Our Commitment
Wharton Human Resources & People Operations is committed to shaping a workplace that reflects the same agility, leadership, and excellence that define the Wharton School. We are dedicated to creating an environment where every individual can thrive, engage meaningfully, and contribute to the school’s success.
Through intentional partnerships and a focus on aligning our people strategies with Wharton’s core business practices, we aim to drive both personal and organizational growth. Central to this commitment is fostering a workplace that is safe and aligned with the highest standards of ethical responsibility, integrity, and accountability. We believe in fostering a sense of purpose, community, and responsiveness, ensuring our processes are people-focused and user-friendly. We take pride in serving as advisors, problem solvers, and trusted partners who understand our people and culture deeply, bringing empathy, insight, and strategic perspective to deliver results that matter.
Our Philosophy
We believe that people are the foundation of organizational success. Our philosophy integrates progressive HR business practices with a people-centered mindset, ensuring that we are not just supporting but also actively driving Wharton’s mission. We work to create an environment that fosters collaboration, purposeful work, and responsive practices, positioning us as a strategic partner to every department. By supporting a workplace where staff feel valued, connected, and empowered, we strengthen the foundation that allows Wharton to thrive and to be recognized as a destination for exceptional talent and innovative thinking. In doing so, we strengthen Wharton’s role as a top institution for talent and thought leadership, while reflecting Penn’s enduring values: being open-minded and curious, inventive and practical. These values shape how we serve our community and define our culture as HR and People Operations professionals.