Senior HR Partner, Harvard College

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, is seeking a Senior HR Consultant to provide strategic guidance and leadership on Human Resources activities aligned with local business priorities. This role partners closely with the College’s Dean for Administration and Finance, aligning people strategies with institutional goals.

The position focuses on workforce planning, organizational design, performance coaching, talent planning, and complex employee relations issues, with a strong emphasis

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant HR experience.
• Experience advising and coaching managers on performance management and employee relations.
• Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to clients on HR activities in support of local priorities.
• Serve as the primary HR partner for Harvard College, building consultative relationships with leadership.
• Advise on workforce planning, organizational design, staffing models, and role structures.
• Partner with leaders on succession planning and retention strategies for key staff roles.
• Support change management for reorganizations and new initiatives within the College.
• Interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements in the FAS context.
• Collaborate with central HR centers of expertise to deliver coordinated HR solutions.
• Use HR data and metrics to inform recommendations and track progress.

Conocimientos

Strategic HR consulting

Leadership coaching

Workforce planning

Performance management

Employee relations

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

HRIS systems

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community thatadvances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways,inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills andexpertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcomingenvironment where everyone can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart ofHarvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduateprogram (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all ofHarvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin GraduateSchool of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athleticsand the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academicdepartments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a communityunparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest rangeof liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeksto foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and sharedcommitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from allmembers of our community and prepares the next generation ofleaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Provide strategic guidance, advice, andleadership to clients on all Human Resources related activities, insupport of/or aligned with local business priorities.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

The Senior HR Consultant serves as a strategic partner andconsultant within Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences,specifically supporting the undergraduate College. This role worksclosely with the College’s Dean for Administration and Finance,managers, and leaders within the college to align people strategieswith institutional goals and priorities. This role providesadvanced guidance on workforce planning, organizational design,performance coaching, talent planning, and complex employeerelations issues.

Strategic Partnership & Workforce Planning

• Serve as the primary HR partner for the Harvard College,building strong, consultative relationships with leadership.
• Advises on workforce planning, organizational design, staffingmodels, and role structures
• Translate FAS and departmental strategies into HR prioritiesand action plans.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Partner with leaders on succession planning and retentionstrategies for key staff roles.
• Partner with FAS Talent Acquisition on relevant hiring matterswithin client groups
• Consult on performance management, career progression, anddevelopment planning for staff.
• Support change management efforts associated withreorganizations, new initiatives, or process changes within theCollege

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as a first-line advisor to managers on performance,conduct, and workplace climate matters
• Help identify and address patterns related to morale,engagement, and climate; recommend and help implementinterventions.

HR Policy, Compliance & Risk Management

• Interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and collectivebargaining agreements in the FAS context, ensuring consistent andequitable practices.
• Consult with central HR on policy questions, complex leaves,accommodations, and classification/compensation issues asneeded
• Monitor HR-related risks and propose mitigationstrategies.

Collaboration & HR Service Integration

• Partner with central HR centers of expertise (e.g.,Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Employee/LaborRelations) to deliver coordinated HR solutions
• Serve as a connector between FAS leadership and FAS HRleadership, ensuring FAS perspectives are represented ininstitution-wide HR initiatives.

Data, Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Use HR data and metrics (e.g., turnover, vacancy, time-to-fill,engagement survey results) to inform recommendations and trackprogress.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improvemanager capability, and enhance employee experience
• Partner with internal Compensation team to manage compensationadministration including salary setting, internal equity,classifications, annual merit increase, and bonus processes

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office setting
• This position will require 2-3 days of on‑site work inCambridge, MA.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant HR experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible HR experiencewith a significant focus on strategic HR consulting forleadership
• Experience advising and coaching managers on performancemanagement and employee relations
• Experience conducting or supporting workplaceinvestigations.

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, includingthe ability to clearly explain, report on, and navigate complexmatters with constituents
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of strategic engagementsin a complex, decentralized environment
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; abilityto work with a broad range of constituents
• Experience working in a unionized environment highlydesirable

Additional Information

• Appointment End Date:
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential ifapplicable):
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University isunable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal,Credit, Certification/License, Motor Vehicle Record, Drug Test, DOTPhysical, CORI, Employment, Prohibited Parties, Not Applicable
• Other Information: In order to be considered, a cover letter is required for thisposition. Salary ranges within each pay grade are based on qualifications,skills, experience, equity in comparison to similar positions, andexternal market values. Salary ranges allow for differences amongpositions within the same grade as well increasing levels ofresponsibility and performance within the same job.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders thatsome of the duties and responsibilities can be effectivelyperformed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and locationwill be set by the department at its discretion and based uponoperational needs. When not working at a Harvard orHarvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions mustwork in a Harvard registered state in compliance with theUniversity’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements priorto employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view thecorresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed tosupport a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental andfinancial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Ourbenefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage startingon day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuitionassistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & WellbeingPage.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talent fromall parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensureeveryone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our communityadvance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on thebasis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability,or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in theuniversity's non-discrimination policy . Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help allcommunity members participate fully in work and campus life freefrom harassment and discrimination.