Senior HR Business Partner

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As part of the Human Resources team at Harvard Law School (HLS), the Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) is responsible for providing responsive, strategic, transparent human resources consulting services to business leaders in the areas of employee relations, organizational design and development, change management, performance management, compensation, training and development strategies, diversity initiatives, and efforts related to improving the work environment. 

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will:  

• Contribute to business strategy by advising leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational and workforce capabilities. 
• Establish and cultivate partnerships with assigned departments to enable proactive planning and collaboration on operational and strategic initiatives. 
• Provide guidance on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning. 
• Guide and support leaders in resolution of complex employee relations concerns, performance management, team development, retention, and compensation. 
• Advise and counsel on best practices and approaches, presenting options for achieving desired results. 
• Actively partner with managers, staff, and bargaining unit representatives to strategically address workplace challenges, deliver tangible value, and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Share responsibility for our commitment to inclusion and belonging.  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant HR experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have: 

• Master’s degree in relevant field and/or professional HR certification is desirable; 
• Progressive experience with an emphasis on business partnership, client services, and HR generalist roles; 
• Experience within a broad range of HR disciplines, with an emphasis on employee and labor relations; experience with compensation analysis and reviews; 
• Solid financial/business acumen with advanced knowledge of employment law and HR policies and practices; 
• Ability to operationalize business strategy through effective management of people, programs, and activities; 
• The ability to build and cultivate relationships and work collaboratively in a multi discipline and multi stakeholder environment; 
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on productive outcomes, and client service excellence.

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full-Time

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal

Other Information:

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

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Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. 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 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• 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. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. 

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.