HR Advisor

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

12d•$99,466 - $144,643•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Advisor serves as a key consultant to business leadership, aligning HR strategies with business objectives and supporting organizational success. The role develops and implements HR initiatives to enhance workforce performance, foster a positive culture, and support long-term strategic goals. It builds working relationships with management at all levels and partners with leaders to proactively analyze, monitor, and address HR efforts that improve the work environment. The position provides strategic HR consultation on talent, workforce planning, compensation, succession, and organizational design; supports performance management; leads organizational development, cultural initiatives, and change management; uses HR data to inform decisions; and promotes employment-law and policy compliance. The advisor also contributes to system-wide HR programs and develops innovative solutions to organizational needs. This is a full-time hybrid role based at Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. The schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with approximately two days per week on-site and three days remote. Additional on-site attendance may be 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.
Business acumen and the ability to develop action plans and provide relevant, value-adding advice.
Strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills; 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 HR initiative outcomes.
Ability to lead HR change initiatives and manage their impact on employees.
Ability to support succession planning and employee development strategies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and employees at all organizational levels.

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.
Support talent and performance management to promote engagement, productivity, and a high-performance culture.
Lead organizational design, cultural transformation, and initiatives that foster 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 develop and execute people strategies, workforce plans, and succession plans aligned with organizational goals.
Develop solutions to organizational gaps in areas such as 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, support employee relations, and maintain a safe, inclusive workplace.
Serve as a trusted HR advisor, maintain best practices, lead system-wide HR programs, and drive innovative HR solutions.
Lead large project initiatives.