Senior Human Resources Consultant

Senior Human Resources Consultant By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals. Job Summary: Responsible for comprehensive human resources consulting services for a unit(s) or department(s). Provide leadership in change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Senior Human Resources Consultant provides strategic guidance and advice on all HR related issues, demonstrating a solid understanding of the opportunities and resources available. Essential Functions: Consults with and advises managers and employees on policies and procedures relating to employment practices, policy interpretation and application, recruiting, performance management, compensation, union and employee relations, staff development, and organizational development. Partners with managers, employees, HR colleagues, and bargaining unit representatives to address a variety of workplace issues and to facilitate collaborative problem solving and decision making. Oversees the collaborative development and implementation of employee recognition programs in consultation with HR colleagues, managers, and leadership. Coaches managers and employees to encourage effective communication and objective problem resolution to achieve productive outcomes. Works with managers and employees on compensation issues, including position reviews/reclassifications, internal equity, salary increases, and salary offers. Partners closely with HR colleagues and managers to align HR services and program offerings with organizational goals and leadership and staff development needs. Responsible for the communication, implementation and delivery of HR services and programs. Contributes to the effective coordination of HR activities to provide consistent and accurate delivery of services. Demonstrates a high level of responsive and effective customer service and team orientation. Maintains current knowledge of University policies and processes, progressive HR practices, and key trends. Provides technical guidance, consulting, and problem resolution for human resources-related issues. Consults with managers and employees on employee relations issues. Coaches managers or arranges coaching in performance management, employee relations, retention, and career development. Advises, interprets, communicates, and participates in the development of HR policies, practices, and processes. Collaborates with managers to identify issues and enhance organizational design, development, or training needs. Manages salary administration for new hires, reclassifications, reorganizations, and special projects. Manages compensation activities, including conducting equity reviews of all staff; ensure that any contractual increases are implemented accurately and on time. Manages and implements the annual merit increase and bonus process. Provides training to clients/staff. May function as a subject matter expert or project lead. May provide recruitment services for hiring managers and departments in collaboration with recruiters. May collaborate with a centralized HR function to provide service. Ensures compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulations. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required Minimum of 7 years' relevant HR experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: Professional experience in a multi-disciplinary Human Resources environment (such as employee/union relations, performance management, training and development, organizational design and effectiveness, compensation, and recruitment) preferred. Experience working in a union environment is strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws and experience managing employee relations issues preferred. Master's degree preferred. Demonstrated commitment to building and sustaining productive relationships and the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization. Strong track record of providing timely and responsive consultation, aligning HR services and programs with organizational initiatives and goals. Exceptional communication skills (writing, oral, and listening) and customer service skills. Practices evidence-based decision making supported by data and analytics to provide strategic and effective HR services and programs. Builds trust and credibility at all levels internally and externally. Holds sensitive information in confidence, makes sound recommendations, and exercises professional judgment and discretion. Works independently with initiative and also effectively and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment. Standard Hours: 35 hours per week Hybrid schedule: A combination of on-campus and remote work Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal Orientation and Review: This position has a 90-day O/R review period Salary Grade and Ranges: This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits: Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 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 EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement: Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Created: 2026-03-04