Senior HR Consultant — Strategy, Engagement & Change

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family and caregiver support

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits and campus perks

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to deliver HR services across multiple units, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on HR, communications, and project management. The role supports over 1,000 employees and reports to the Senior Director of HR for HUIT, FAD, and HFCU, with hybrid work options and a range of benefits.

The successful candidate will drive engagement, develop HR practices, and ensure policy compliance while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant HR experience.
• Proven record of project management and communication strategy implementation.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR processes and systems across HUIT, FAD, and HFCU.
• Provide technical guidance and conduct HR investigations.
• Collaborate with managers on organization design, development, and training needs.
• Manage salary administration, merit increases, and staff equity reviews.
• Develop HR communications and manage HR projects to deadlines.

Skills

HR Consulting

Change Management

Employee Relations

Project Management

Data Analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS tools

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to deliver HR services across multiple units, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on HR, communications, and project management. The role supports over 1,000 employees and reports to the Senior Director of HR for HUIT, FAD, and HFCU, with hybrid work options and a range of benefits.

The successful candidate will drive engagement, develop HR practices, and ensure policy compliance while coordinating with