Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 2 hours ago
Senior People Strategy Partner
Brookline, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The People Strategy Consultant plays a critical role in shaping the success of the organization by developing and executing effective people strategies that support business goals, including talent management and employee development.
CommunitiesHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon ProfitOncology
Responsibilities
Supports mid-level managers and more complex employee groups in assigned client businesses
Leads team projects and cross-HR initiatives as needed to support process improvement and HR Transformation efforts
Responds to a wide variety of questions and supports multiple service requests simultaneously
Has significant knowledge of and effective working relationships with all HR functions, especially the Employee and Labor Relations Center of Expertise
Integrates information and recommendations from multiple sources to respond effectively
Provides policy guidance and interpretation
Works with Manager, People Strategy Consulting to execute on people strategies and ensure employees and managers have the tools and resources they need to be successful
May coach senior and middle-managers to develop their people management capabilities or to handle challenging organizational or performance situations
Oversees local implementation of HR initiatives and drives adoption of best people practices in areas such as performance management and engagement within assigned client departments
Consults on organizational design and structure, job roles and descriptions, levelling and compensation
Qualification
Required
Ability to interact productively across multiple human resources disciplines including talent management, learning and development, OD, or talent acquisition
Proven experience in a senior leadership role focused on people strategy, talent management, or organizational development
In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement
Strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience
Seven or more years of experience partnering with leaders and managers to drive talent or people initiatives and demonstrated success in providing HR services in a large, complex organization (10K+ employees)
Preferably in sectors such as higher education, academic medicine, research, health care, biomedical/pharma, research, or government or in management consulting to organizations in these sectors
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in driving cultural change initiatives and fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, using data to drive talent management decisions
Strong project management skills, managing multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying complex information
Proficiency in HR software and learning management systems
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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