People Partner

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 145,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A prominent research institution seeks a People Partner to enhance HR functions and foster a supportive workplace environment. Responsibilities include advising management on people management, facilitating employee relations, and utilizing data for HR decisions. The ideal candidate should have over five years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary range and a hybrid work schedule, requiring onsite presence two days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in an HRBP/HR partner role.
• Knowledge across multiple HR disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on people management.
• Act as internal consultants for HR issues.
• Facilitate employee relations challenges.
• Utilize data to inform HR decisions.
• Drive HR initiatives and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Data-driven approach

Collaborative teamwork

Dynamic adaptability

Engagement and influencing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

The People Partner at Broad Institute plays a pivotal role in the overall Human Resources organization fostering a positive and productive work environment, serving as a comprehensive resource for both management and individual contributors. Their expertise enriches the "Broad experience" for everyone, from new hires to seasoned researchers.

People Partners function as strategic and consultative allies to leaders. They leverage their deep understanding of organizational dynamics and human resources best practices to help leaders navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities. This partnership enables the achievement of ambitious scientific goals by ensuring teams are well-supported, effectively structured, and operating at their highest potential. They also serve as trusted advisors and coaches for all employees, providing confidential support and guidance on a wide array of topics, empowering individuals to thrive professionally and personally within the Broad community.

In essence, the People Partner acts as a vital bridge, connecting individual employee needs with organizational objectives, contributing to a vibrant, supportive, and scientifically impactful environment at Broad. Their multifaceted role cultivates a workplace where groundbreaking research and individual growth can flourish.

This position requires a hybrid work schedule blending an onsite presence of 2 days a week in the office to foster collaboration, while allowing flexibility for the rest of the week to be worked remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Guidance and Advice: Provide guidance and advice to individuals and teams on people management, determine root causes of issues, and recommend plans to optimize talent, structure, and culture. Coach managers and leaders to develop their skills and competencies.
• Internal Consulting: Act as internal consultants, establishing trust and credibility with individuals, groups and leaders, and serving as a sounding board for organizational and people issues. Maintain an understanding of each group’s direction and identify opportunities to enhance capabilities through organizational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Employee Relations: Facilitate employee relations challenges in a positive and proactive manner, offering recommendations and feedback to ensure appropriate resolution.
• Data Utilization: Utilize data and analytics to inform key people decisions and enhance organizational capabilities.
• Driving HR Initiatives: Respond to and resolve HR inquiries, partnering with other functional HR areas to provide a positive customer-delivery experience. Assist with HR cyclical processes including open enrollment, required training, performance management and compensation cycles.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state and local laws.

Key skills and competencies

• Engaging, inspiring, and influencing individuals across groups and levels; strong communication to collaborate with stakeholders and build trust for effective partnership.
• High level of service, creating a supportive and efficient environment for managers and employees.
• Ability to excel in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment and leverage teamwork for results.
• Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment, embraces change and proactively seeks solutions.
• Initiates and manages change using a data-driven approach to achieve outcomes.

Minimum qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's Degree
• At least five years of progressive HR experience in an HRBP/HR partner role with knowledge across multiple HR disciplines

Preferred qualifications

• Masters Degree
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Experience in a research institute
• Proficiency in Workday

The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Pay Range: 104,000/yr - 145,333/yr

The expected base salary range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law. At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits.

The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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