Strategic HR Partner for College Leadership

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision health保险

Tuition assistance & reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a Senior HR Consultant to partner with Harvard College leadership, translating strategy into people plans, workforce priorities, and implementation roadmaps that support institutional goals.

You will provide advanced guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, performance coaching, succession and development, and complex employee relations, while collaborating with central HR centers of expertise and college leaders to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience with a focus on strategic consulting for leadership.
• Experience advising and coaching managers on performance management and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance, advice, and leadership to clients on all HR-related activities in support of local business priorities.
• Serve as a strategic partner within Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, supporting Harvard College, aligning people strategies with institutional goals.
• Advise on workforce planning, organizational design, staffing models, and role structures.
• Partner with leaders on succession planning, retention strategies, and development planning for staff.
• Consult on performance management, career progression, and development planning for staff.
• Support change management efforts associated with reorganizations or new initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR consulting

Leadership

Employee relations

Change management

Communication

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a Senior HR Consultant to partner with Harvard College leadership, translating strategy into people plans, workforce priorities, and implementation roadmaps that support institutional goals.

You will provide advanced guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, performance coaching, succession and development, and complex employee relations, while collaborating with central HR centers of expertise and college leaders to deliver