ARDMORE, OK – Noble Research Institute, a mission-centered nonprofit dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture and supporting farmers and ranchers, has selected The Christopher Group to lead its Human Resources Director (Head of) search. Managing Partner Pam Noble and Recruiting Director Morgan Booker are leading the integral HR search.
“Noble Research Institute is an organization grounded in purpose, stewardship, and long-term impact. This search represents an important opportunity to identify an HR leader who can strengthen the Institute’s people strategy while honoring its mission and legacy. We’re proud to partner with them to help elevate and support the talent practices that enable their meaningful work to continue for generations to come,“ shared Pam Noble, Managing Partner at The Christopher Group.
The Director of Human Resources (Head of) at Noble Research Institute serves as the senior HR leader responsible for strengthening and advancing the organization’s people strategy in support of its mission-driven agricultural research and education work. This role oversees core HR functions including benefits and retirement administration, employee relations, talent development, compliance, and HR operations. The opportunity is to refine and elevate existing systems, guide organizational change, develop internal HR talent, and serve as a steady, credible partner to leadership while honoring Noble’s legacy and values.
This is an in-office position based in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Candidates willing to relocate are encouraged to apply. To learn more about this opportunity and/or The Christopher Group, please contact Morgan Booker at morgan@tcgco.com.
About Noble Research Institute
Noble Research Institute is a mission-centered nonprofit dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture and supporting farmers and ranchers through research, education, and land stewardship. Since its founding in 1945, the Institute has focused on improving grazing lands, strengthening soil health, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of agricultural ecosystems. Operating on 14,000 acres in Oklahoma, Noble conducts applied research that directly benefits producers and rural communities.
The organization’s mission is deeply embedded in its culture. Noble exists to serve farmers and ranchers by translating science into practical, actionable education. Its work impacts land stewardship across multiple states, helping agricultural communities thrive economically and environmentally. Employees are united by a shared sense of purpose, long-term thinking, and commitment to responsible land management. The mission is not abstract, it is lived daily through education programs, research initiatives, and direct producer support.
About The Christopher Group
Through its award-winning, customized HR solutions, The Christopher Group (TCG) delivers critical human capital services, including executive HR search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory and consulting. Since 1998, TCG has served clients across all industries, locations, company sizes, and verticals. Staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners who have sat in the job, TCG has been named one of the Fastest-Growing, Best Non-Profit, Diversity, Private Equity, and Top 50 Executive Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon as well as Forbes’ 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 lists of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms.