Sr. HR Consultant (two year term position)

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a two-year term position responsible for providing comprehensive human resources consulting services to specific units or departments within Harvard University Central Administration (CADM). The role aims to foster a culture of productivity and engagement by providing leadership in change processes. The position is part of an HR team supporting over 1,000 employees across Harvard IT (HUIT), Financial Administration (FAD), and Harvard Federal Credit Union (HFCU), with a primary focus on HUIT. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on HR expertise, strong communication, and project management skills to effectively bridge HR strategy and execution, thereby enhancing employee engagement and HR service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant HR experience
• Proven record of successful project management and communication strategy implementation.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with project management software and HRIS tools.
• Exceptional Excel and PowerPoint Skills

Nice To Haves

• Certification in project management (e.g., Agile) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage HUIT-wide HR Consulting Services.
• Provide technical guidance, consulting, and problem-solving for human resources-related matters, including conducting investigations.
• Consult with managers and employees on employee relations concerns.
• Collaborate with managers to identify and address organizational design, development, or training needs.
• Manage salary administration for new hires, reclassifications, special projects, and staff equity reviews.
• Independently create, maintain, communicate, and participate in the development of HUIT HR practices and processes, and interpret and implement HR policies.
• Create and manage HR landing page with policies, processes, and key client information, and serve as primary liaison to the HUIT Communications Team.
• Manage and implement the annual merit increase and bonus process.
• Manage positions tracking and maintain a system for FTE tracking in collaboration with Finance and HUIT HR Coordinator.
• Collaborate with a centralized HHR functional department to provide HR services to HUIT.
• Ensure compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulations.
• May function as a subject matter expert in HR-related areas.
• Directly liaise with HRCs and clients to support employee engagement programs and initiatives (including Harvard Heroes, HDLP, MOR).
• Develop and execute comprehensive HR communication plans to support the organization’s goals and HR initiatives.
• Draft documents for all levels of HUIT.
• Lead and manage HR projects, including planning, execution, and delivery within deadlines and budget.
• Coordinate with clients to gather feedback through surveys and other tools to assess the effectiveness of engagement strategies.
• Generate reports on work outcomes and employee engagement, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

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: Senior