Senior Consultant, Human Resources

05-Aug-2024

Senior Consultant, Human Resources

Harvard Business School

66554BR

Position Description

Harvard Business School is a 1700+ employee organization whose academic mission is to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The Senior Human Resources Consultant supports the school's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of HBS employees, along with serving on committees for the human resources community at the University. The Senior Human Resources Consultant will join a dynamic HR team supporting several operating departments.

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

• Provide technical guidance, consulting, and problem resolution for human resources related issues, using various HRIS including PeopleSoft.
• Consult with department leaders, managers, and employees on employee relation issues.
• Coach department leaders and managers in performance management, employee relations, retention, career development and compensation.
• Advise, interpret, communicate, and participate in the development of HR policies, practices, and processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on talent acquisition, reorganizations, and special projects.
• Manage compensation activities including conducting equity reviews of all staff; ensure that any contractual increases are implemented accurately and on time.
• Understand, interpret, convey Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers (HUCTW) guidelines and policies.
• Partner with HBS Learning and Development Team on various initiatives related to employee engagement, onboarding, learning, development, and mobility.
• Collaborate with and serve on committees for Harvard University HR.
• 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.
• Support managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with their department strategy.
• Maintain current knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends.
• Understand all HR Services being developed and brokers those services as appropriate
• Participate in team meetings and other projects as assigned.
• 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

• 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

• 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

About Us

Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (www.hbs.edu) is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. The school offers two full-time MBA and PhD programs, more than 175 Executive Education programs, and certificates and courses through Harvard Business School Online. For more than a century, Harvard Business School faculty have drawn on their research, connection to practice, global expertise, and passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The school and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.

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.

Job Function

Human Resources

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Boston

Job Code

H0458P HR Generalist IV

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

058

Department

Human Resources

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status

Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening

Credit, Criminal, Education, Identity

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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