HR Advisor, Business Partnership

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

5d•$99,466 - $144,643•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as a key consultant to business leadership, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to support organizational success. Develop and implement HR initiatives to enhance workforce performance, foster a positive culture, and advance long-term strategic goals. Establish effective relationships with management at all levels and work with leaders to proactively analyze and address HR efforts related to improving the work environment. The role partners with leaders on talent, workforce planning, compensation, succession, organizational design, performance management, culture, change, and compliance; uses HR data to guide decisions; and leads system-wide programs and innovative solutions. This is a full-time, regular position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours. The hybrid model is approximately two days per week onsite at Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts, and approximately three days remote, with flexibility to work onsite more often as needed. Remote work requires a stable, secure, compliant workstation in a quiet environment, and Teams Video must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of human resources consulting or advising experience.
Strong business acumen and ability to develop relevant, value-adding advice and recommendations.
Strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills; must be knowledgeable and resourceful.
Ability to provide expert guidance on complex HR matters and tailored solutions to leadership challenges.
Ability to establish trust and rapport with business leaders.
Ability to use data to identify trends, forecast workforce needs, and measure the success of HR initiatives.
Ability to lead HR change initiatives and manage their impact on employees.
Ability to support leadership succession plans and employee development strategies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to lead large project initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources or a related field of study is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives and advise on talent, workforce planning, compensation, succession, and organizational design.
Drive talent and performance management to support engagement, productivity, and a high-performance culture.
Lead organizational design, cultural transformation, and initiatives supporting inclusion, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Design and implement change-management strategies that support smooth transitions, effective communication, and stakeholder buy-in.
Partner with leadership to create and execute people strategies, including workforce planning and succession, aligned with organizational vision, mission, and goals.
Develop solutions to organizational gaps in areas including leadership, structure, communications, talent, inclusion, engagement, wellbeing, learning, and compensation.
Use HR data, metrics, and reporting to guide decisions, track progress, and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies; mitigate risks, strengthen employee relations, and help maintain a safe, inclusive workplace.
Serve as a trusted HR advisor, maintain best practices, lead system-wide HR programs, and develop innovative, future-focused solutions.
Build and maintain working relationships with management at all levels and proactively address HR efforts to improve the work environment.
Lead large project initiatives.