HR Business Partner (hybrid)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to advise leaders and employees across our organization, with a focus on supporting Research Departments. You will partner with HR leadership to anticipate workforce needs and develop integrated HR strategies and solutions.

The role emphasizes consultation, change management, and strong business acumen within a complex, matrixed healthcare environment. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Strategic HR Business Partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience required.
• Experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar consultative HR role.
• Experience supporting workforce initiatives, organizational change, talent strategies, projects, or process improvement efforts.
• Experience using HR data to identify trends, inform decisions, and develop solutions.
• Experience working in an academic medical center, healthcare, research, higher education, or other complex, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HRBP leadership to advance the Client Service Delivery Model through tools, processes, frameworks, and standard approaches.
• Develop and refine templates, tools, and resources for HRBPs to assess business needs and deliver HR solutions.
• Use consultative and problem-solving skills to identify business needs and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
• Leverage workforce data and trends to inform discussions and support data-driven decisions.
• Support HRBPs in preparing for leader engagements by developing insights and recommendations aligned to priorities.
• Collaborate with Centers of Expertise and internal partners to align resources and deliver integrated HR support.

Skills

Relationship-building

Influence

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Job description

Department Summary

As a key member of the Client Service Delivery team, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the organization, with a primary focus on supporting our Research Departments. This role partners closely with HR leadership and Centers of Expertise (COEs) to understand business priorities, anticipate workforce needs, and develop integrated HR strategies and solutions. The HRBP provides consultation in areas including employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, organizational change, job design, and employee engagement. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence across a complex, matrixed environment. Experience in healthcare, research, higher education, or an academic medical center is highly valued.

This position reports to the Sr. Director, Strategic HR Business Partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner with HRBP leadership to advance the Client Service Delivery Model through tools, processes, frameworks, and standard approaches that strengthen the consistency and strategic impact of HRBP work.
2. Develop and refine templates, tools, and resources that help HRBPs assess business needs, prepare for client engagements, and deliver effective HR solutions.
3. Use strong consultative and problem-solving skills to identify underlying business needs, assess service gaps, and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
4. Leverage workforce data and trends, including turnover, hiring, and engagement insights, to inform discussions and support data-driven decision-making.
5. Support HRBPs in preparing for leader engagements by developing structured insights, materials, and recommendations aligned to business priorities.
6. Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise and internal partners to align resources and deliver integrated HR support.
7. Contribute to workforce planning, talent strategies, organizational effectiveness, and other initiatives that support current and future business needs.
8. Promote a consultative, strategic approach to HR partnership that moves beyond transactional support.
9. Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in identifying opportunities to improve team effectiveness and HRBP impact.
10. Build trusted relationships through strong communication, curiosity, and executive presence, while navigating complex and competing priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar consultative HR role
• Experience supporting workforce initiatives, organizational change, talent strategies, projects, or process improvement efforts
• Experience using HR data and workforce metrics to identify trends, inform decisions, and develop solutions
• Experience working in an academic medical center, healthcare, research, higher education, or other complex, matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with leaders, understand business priorities, influence stakeholders, and translate complex needs into practical HR solutions
• Demonstrated curiosity, business acumen, and confidence working in ambiguous or evolving environments