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Harvard University · 22 hours ago

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Harvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing its world-changing mission. The Senior Human Resources Consultant is responsible for providing comprehensive HR consulting services, offering strategic guidance on HR issues, and fostering a productive workplace culture.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Consults with and advises managers and employees on policies and procedures relating to employment practices, policy interpretation and application, recruiting, performance management, compensation, union and employee relations, staff development, and organizational development

Partners with managers, employees, HR colleagues, and bargaining unit representatives to address a variety of workplace issues and to facilitate collaborative problem solving and decision making

Oversees the collaborative development and implementation of employee recognition programs in consultation with HR colleagues, managers, and leadership

Coaches managers and employees to encourage effective communication and objective problem resolution to achieve productive outcomes

Works with managers and employees on compensation issues, including position reviews/reclassifications, internal equity, salary increases, and salary offers

Partners closely with HR colleagues and managers to align HR services and program offerings with organizational goals and leadership and staff development needs

Responsible for the communication, implementation and delivery of HR services and programs

Contributes to the effective coordination of HR activities to provide consistent and accurate delivery of services

Demonstrates a high level of responsive and effective customer service and team orientation

Maintains current knowledge of University policies and processes, progressive HR practices, and key trends

Provide technical guidance, consulting, and problem resolution for human resources-related issues

Consult with managers and employees on employee relations issues

Coach managers or arrange coaching in performance management, employee relations, retention, and career development

Advise, interpret, communicate, and participate in the development of HR policies, practices, and processes

Collaborate with managers to identify issues and enhance organizational design, development, or training needs

Manage salary administration for new hires, reclassifications, 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

Manage and implement the annual merit increase and bonus process

Provide training to clients/staff

May function as a subject matter expert or project lead

May provide recruitment services for hiring managers and departments in collaboration with recruiters

May collaborate with a centralized HR function to provide service

Ensure compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulations

Qualification

Human Resources ConsultingEmployee RelationsCompensation ManagementPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentRecruitment ServicesCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

Minimum of 7 years' relevant HR experience

Preferred

Professional experience in a multi-disciplinary Human Resources environment (such as employee/union relations, performance management, training and development, organizational design and effectiveness, compensation, and recruitment) preferred

Experience working in a union environment is strongly preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws and experience managing employee relations issues preferred

Master's degree preferred

Demonstrated commitment to building and sustaining productive relationships and the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization

Strong track record of providing timely and responsive consultation, aligning HR services and programs with organizational initiatives and goals

Exceptional communication skills (writing, oral, and listening) and customer service skills

Practices evidence-based decision making supported by data and analytics to provide strategic and effective HR services and programs

Builds trust and credibility at all levels internally and externally

Holds sensitive information in confidence, makes sound recommendations, and exercises professional judgment and discretion

Works independently with initiative and also effectively and collaboratively as part of a team

Strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment