Position Description

This role is responsible for comprehensive human resources services for select HBS departments. Working closely with colleagues on a collaborative HR team, provides expertise, coaching and services to clients to support a culture of staff productivity and engagement.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role serves as an HR Generalist to several key internal clients. Specific duties include:

• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource on the full range of HR functions: talent acquisition, org design, employee and labor relations, compensation, and special projects.
• Coach and serve as a partner to department leaders and managers on talent management including performance management, employee relations, retention, career development and compensation.
• Support managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements to support their strategy.
• Advise, interpret, communicate, and participate in the development of HR policies, practices, and processes.
• Develop expertise in and interpret the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers (HUCTW) guidelines and policies.
• Consult with University labor relations, department leaders, managers, and employees on employee relations and labor issues.
• Partner with the HBS Learning and Development Team on various initiatives related to employee engagement, onboarding, learning, development, and mobility.
• Collaborate with and serve on committees at the local and University level.
• Ensure compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulations
• Collaborate with department leaders and managers to actively diagnose, develop, and lead organizational development strategies and drive them to results.
• Maintain current knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends.
• Participate in our collaborative team environment through meetings and joint projects.
• Be responsible for other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years? relevant HR experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Additional Required Experience:

• In addition to the 7 years of experience, 3 more years of experience are required, totaling 10+ years of required experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS applications and analytics

Key Competencies

• Significant knowledge of Human Resources practices, policies and laws
• Solid business acumen; understands the business of higher education and/or non-profit HR
• Advanced knowledge of employment law and HR policies and practices; financial/business acumen
• Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy
• Ability to initiate strategies that serve the long-term need of the organization; think strategically/ "big picture?
• Ability to engage, inspire and influence
• Effective team player
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and responsive customer service skills
• Ability to develop and deliver programs, informational and/or developmental
• Demonstrated experience with the administration of bargaining unit policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a union environment
• Experience in higher education strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the organization/institution (Harvard University)

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday ? Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)


Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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