Thomas Chester

Vice President for Human Resources/CHRO at Princeton Theological Seminary

Role
Vice President for Human Resources and CHRO at Princeton Theological Seminary
Location
Princeton, NJ, US
LinkedIn followers
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About Thomas Chester

Tom Chester, Vice President for Human Resources/CHRO, is a member of the President\'s…

Experience

  1. Vice President for Human Resources and CHRO

    Princeton Theological Seminary

    Jun 2022 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

    Reporting to the President, and serving as a member of a collaborative executive council, the CHRO willoversee and direct the HR function and will help form leaders; create an environment guided by diversity,equity and inclusion; develop a learning culture through skill-building, tool development and career pathdefinitions – all through clear and transparent communication. The CHRO is responsible for developingand executing an HR strategy in support of the overall strategic direction of the Seminary, specificallythrough effective talent management, change management, performance management, onboarding andsuccession planning, training and development, benefits, compensation and HR information systems andemployee relations. As the chief people strategist, the CHRO drives the implementation of policies,practices and key initiatives to further the Seminary\'s goal of creating and embodying a community ofbelonging.

Education

  • Seton Hall University

    Bachelor of Arts, History/Philosphy

    1984 — 1988

  • Universita Laterano

    Marriage and Family

    1991 — 1992

  • Rutgers University

    Masters in Human Resources Management, Human Resources, Business

    1999 — 2002

  • Universita Gregoriana

    Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Theology

    1988 — 1991

  • The Catholic University of America

    Licentiate in Canon Law, Canon Law

    1995 — 1997

Skills

  • Labor Relations
  • Management
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recruiting
  • Higher Education
  • Staff Development
  • Instructional Design
  • Career Counseling
  • Leadership
  • Human Resources
  • Student Development
  • Onboarding
  • Employee Relations
  • Leadership Development
  • Performance Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Personnel Management
  • Employment Law
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Coaching
  • Organizational Development
  • Employee Benefits
  • Policy
  • Sphr
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Talent Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Nonprofits

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