Strategic HR Business Partner – Talent & Org Development

Yale Corporation; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to align HR objectives with business needs across central campus academic units. You will counsel senior leaders and managers on employee relations, compensation, performance, labor relations, and policy compliance.

As primary HR contact for designated departments, you will guide workforce planning, talent development, and organizational design while ensuring adherence to federal and state laws and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or a related field.
• Five years of professional HR experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult, advise, and collaborate with assigned client areas on HR matters including employee relations, compliance, compensation, performance, labor relations, and benefits.
• Assess client needs and recommend HR solutions to support strategic objectives; educate on policies and legal implications.
• Serve as primary HR contact for departments; identify needs and implement immediate or long-term solutions.
• Lead investigations and draft summaries; resolve complaints and advise on next steps.
• Promote HR programs such as development planning, talent management, performance management, and workforce planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Employee relations

Policy compliance

HR data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Yale University is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to align HR objectives with business needs across central campus academic units. You will counsel senior leaders and managers on employee relations, compensation, performance, labor relations, and policy compliance.

As primary HR contact for designated departments, you will guide workforce planning, talent development, and organizational design while ensuring adherence to federal and state laws and university policies.