Senior HR Consultant

19-Sep-2024

Senior HR Consultant

University Administration

66909BR

Position Description

CADM Human Resources Consulting seeks an experienced Sr. Human Resources Consultant to join a dynamic and dedicated team that delivers HR Consulting services to over 1,000 employees in three Central Administration (CADM) units: Harvard IT (HUIT), Financial Administration (FAD), and Harvard Federal Credit Union (Harvard FCU).

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources for FAD and Harvard FCU, and serves as a key HR partner to approximately 250 employees in Harvard Financial Administration (FAD). FAD’s mission is to consistently deliver high-quality, innovative service and leadership in financial planning, analysis, operations, and compliance, in support of Harvard’s teaching and research objectives. This role involves collaborating closely with the HR department and partnering with FAD leaders, managers, and staff to deliver impactful solutions and tailored support and advice. Your efforts will focus on strengthening organizational capacities and effectiveness and supporting FAD’s culture and community.

Success in this role requires flexibility, responsiveness, and creativity in your approach to delivering HR services, with the ability to see the big picture. You must be adept at delivering results both independently and as part of multiple intersecting teams.

• Providing technical guidance, consulting, and problem-solving for human resources-related issues.
• Consulting with department leaders, managers, and employees on employee relations issues.
• Coaching department leaders and managers in performance management, employee relations, retention, career development, and compensation.
• Identifying and engaging management and leadership development programs.
• Advising, interpreting, communicating, and participating in developing HR policies, practices, and processes.
• Managing recruitment and hiring in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Managing positions, including developing, updating, and maintaining job descriptions, managing positions, and liaising with managers, leadership, and finance to approve positions.  Evaluating requests for re-classification, re-organizations.
• Managing compensation activities, including conducting equity reviews of all staff, making salary recommendations for new hires, and ensuring that contractual increases are implemented accurately and on time.
• Working with partners inside FAD and across the HR team to develop and deliver various initiatives related to employee engagement, onboarding, learning, development, and mobility.
• Managing and implementing the annual merit increase and bonus process.
• Providing specialized research, data analytics, and reporting to inform decision-making.
• Functioning as a subject matter expert, HR lead, or project manager on various FAD programs.
• Ensuring compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulations.
• Supporting managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with their department strategy.
• Collaborating with department leaders and managers to diagnose, develop, and lead organizational development strategies and deliver tailored HR solutions.
• Acting as a Resource Coordinator for Title IX issues for FAD/HUIT/Harvard FCU, which includes staying updated on all factors of the laws and Harvard’s procedures.
• Maintaining current knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends.
• Effectively delivering HR programs initiated by HHR to FAD.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with centralized HR service providers to deliver tailored service to FAD and participating in all team meetings and other projects as assigned. Acting as broker for HR services.

Basic Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS applications and analytics
• Advanced knowledge of employment law and HR policies and practices; financial/business acumen
• Demonstrated experience with the administration of bargaining unit policies and procedures

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, five-day-per-week exempt position with a hybrid schedule. Regular on-campus presence is required, including additional ad hoc days on campus for meetings, training, etc., as required and based on business need.

Additional Information

Please note that Harvard University cannot provide Visa Sponsorship or Work Authorization for this position.
 

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. 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.

About Us

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, Central Administration provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.
 

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 - Cambridge

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 Consulting

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status

Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening

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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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