Harvard University

Harvard University

Assistant Director/HR Partner

Boston, MA, United States · Director

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About the role

  • The overarching mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (SPH) is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery, and communication.
  • This role addresses a broad range of workplace and organizational issues, delivering strategic, high-impact HR solutions.
  • Provide expert guidance, consulting, and problem resolution on a full spectrum of human resources issues.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Assistant Director of Human Resources / HR Partner serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives.
  • Support and lead aspects of change management efforts to foster a productive, engaged, and inclusive culture.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve HR service delivery, and drive HR initiatives with a focus on effectiveness and efficiency and to leveraging across the HLC.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and/or project lead on designated HR projects and initiatives.
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of 7 years' relevant HR experience
  • Experience working in a union environment is required
  • Experience with employee relations issues
  • Please ensure the following are clearly depicted in the resume to be considered as meeting the. basic qualifications:
  • and provide integrated HR guidance that reflects a strong understanding of the School's operations, culture, and evolving needs.

Nice to have

  • Bachelors (or advanced) degree.
  • SHRM Certification

Skills

  • Bachelors (or advanced) degree. SHRM Certification
  • Advanced knowledge of employment law, HR policies and practices and some financial/business acumen
  • Demonstrated experience with the administration of bargaining unit polices and procedures
  • Harvard experience or working in academia a plus
  • Experience with complex employee issues
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Experience with HRIS applications and analytics
  • Experience with managing projects through completion and meeting deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, negotiation skills
  • A track record of strong business judgment, connecting human resources with organization goals/mission
  • Strong problem solving & analytical skills
  • Service-oriented, collaborative, and impact-driven

Compensation

  • Collaborate with the HLC Compensation team on all compensation-related matters, including job reviews, salary and bonus recommendations, and equity reviews.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
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