Senior HR Business Partner
About The Position
Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) – the leading destination for innovative management thinking. We reach lifelong learners to improve the practice of management in a changing world. This mission inspires each of us to unlock the leader in everyone – including you! The opportunity: We’re looking for a Senior HR Business Partner who will lead transformative people initiatives that fuel growth, strengthen culture, and elevate organizational performance. What you’ll do: Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, aligning people strategies with critical business objectives . Lead forward-thinking conversations on workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational design to drive business performance. Navigate and resolve complex employee relations matters, proactively mitigating risk while fostering a fair and inclusive environment. Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver innovative, enterprise-wide HR solutions that scale. Coach executives and managers to elevate leadership effectiveness, team performance, and change agility. Harness people analytics and insights to guide decisions, measure impact, and continuously improve organizational health. What y ou’ll b ring: 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong blend of business acumen and executive stakeholder management. Deep expertise in employment law, change management, and talent strategy. A demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and partner at the executive level. You’ll s tand out if you have: Experience supporting high-growth or transforming organizations, using data and storytelling to influence decisions and drive measurable outcomes Extensive employee relations experience What we offer: As a mission-driven global company, Harvard Business Publishing is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, and engagement where everyone is welcome, valued, respected, and feels they belong. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful programs focused on career development and employee wellness, such as education reimbursement and early-release Summer Fridays! HBP is 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. $115,000 - $130,000 Above is the annualized pay range for this position. In addition, this position includes the opportunity to earn our annual Performance Based Variable Pay Program. Actual salary will be set based upon a range of factors, including external benchmark market data, individual knowledge, skills, experience, location and internal equity.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong blend of business acumen and executive stakeholder management.
- Deep expertise in employment law, change management, and talent strategy.
- A demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and partner at the executive level.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting high-growth or transforming organizations, using data and storytelling to influence decisions and drive measurable outcomes
- Extensive employee relations experience
Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, aligning people strategies with critical business objectives
- Lead forward-thinking conversations on workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational design to drive business performance.
- Navigate and resolve complex employee relations matters, proactively mitigating risk while fostering a fair and inclusive environment.
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver innovative, enterprise-wide HR solutions that scale.
- Coach executives and managers to elevate leadership effectiveness, team performance, and change agility.
- Harness people analytics and insights to guide decisions, measure impact, and continuously improve organizational health.
Benefits
- competitive compensation and benefits package
- meaningful programs focused on career development and employee wellness, such as education reimbursement and early-release Summer Fridays!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
