Senior HR Strategy Partner for Leadership & Change

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic HR consulting

Leadership coaching

Workforce planning

Performance management

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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