Director, HR Partners – Faculty of Arts & Sciences

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a Director, HR Partners to lead a team of HR professionals delivering strategic human resources consulting across departments. You will translate college-wide priorities into HR plans, manage complex employee relations, and ensure high-quality service delivery with chairs, directors, and senior leaders.

The role requires a master’s degree and 10+ years in HR leadership, experience in higher education or union environments, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior HR partner for assigned portfolio, advising chairs and directors.
• Ensure strong service delivery and manage complex issue escalation.
• Translate strategy into HR priorities and plans (workforce planning, staffing models, org design).
• Provide strategic consultation on talent needs and organizational changes.
• Lead and develop HR Partners and staff serving the portfolio.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic consulting

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in HR/related field

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a Director, HR Partners to lead a team of HR professionals delivering strategic human resources consulting across departments. You will translate college-wide priorities into HR plans, manage complex employee relations, and ensure high-quality service delivery with chairs, directors, and senior leaders.

The role requires a master’s degree and 10+ years in HR leadership, experience in higher education or union environments, and strong