Associate Director, Human Resources

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting through Harvard Human Resource Consulting, this role serves as the primary HR consultant for Harvard Human Resources and another CADM client area. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, consulting with clients on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, learning and development strategies, diversity initiatives, and enhancements to the work environment. This role provides expert advice and coaching to managers and employees, collaborates with various stakeholders to understand business needs and address workplace issues, and partners with leadership on organizational transformations. The Associate Director will lead change processes to foster a culture of productivity and engagement, create and deliver effective HR programs, and seek process improvements. Additionally, the role involves providing research, data analytics, and reporting, functioning as a subject matter expert or project lead, and ensuring compliance with University policies and legal regulations. The position also supports talent pipeline planning, performance management, and acts as a Resource Coordinator for Title IX and Non-Discrimination/Bullying issues, while maintaining current knowledge of progressive HR practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant HR experience
• 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
• Solid business acumen; understands the business that they are working within
• Ability to initiate strategies that serve the long-term need of the organization; think strategically/”big picture”
• Knowledge of the organization/institution (Harvard) as well as local units
• Ability to engage, inspire and influence people
• Effective team player
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy
• Ability to develop and deliver relevant, effective training programs to targeted audiences
• Significant knowledge of HR policies and process (ex. Workforce planning and talent management)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in relevant field

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, learning and development strategies, diversity initiatives, and enhancements to the work environment
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and employees
• Collaborate with managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives to understand business needs and strategically address workplace issues
• Partner with leadership on organizational transformations, defining HR goals and associated change management and communications efforts
• Lead change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement
• Create and deliver effective human resources programs, learning and development opportunities, initiatives, and offerings to a wide range of audiences
• Seek efficiencies and recommend improvements in processes and systems
• Provide specialized research, data analytics, and reporting to inform decision-making
• Function as subject matter expert or project lead
• May collaborate with a centralized HR function to provide service
• Ensure compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulations
• 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.
• Implement effective performance management to create and sustain a high performance workforce.
• Acts as a Resource Coordinator for Title IX issues and a Local Resource Coordinator for Non-Discrimination and Bullying issues, which includes staying updated on all factors of the laws and Harvard’s procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends
• Effectively implement the delivery of HR programs initiated by HHR
• Understand all HR Services being developed and broker those services as appropriate
• Participates in all team meetings and other projects as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree