Job Description
Position Description
Independently provide a broad range of Human Resources advice and services in support of Harvard Campus Services and Harvard Human Resources. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources for Campus Services.
Core Duties: - Provide technical guidance, consulting, and problem resolution for human resources related issues
- Consult with managers and employees on employee relations issues and recommend resolutions
- Provide support to managers on union related concerns including assisting with grievance responses
- Coach managers or arrange coaching in performance management, employee relations, retention and career development
- Partners with Talent Acquisition to ensure regulatory and University policies are being followed regarding compensation, compliant recruiting, etc.
- Manage compensation activities including partnering with management to conduct equity reviews, process upgrade requests, review promotions, administration of the bonus program, etc.
- Develop HR related metrics/reports to support assigned business units
- Liaise with University partners such as University Disability Resources, Compensation, Office of General Counsel and Office of Employee & Labor Relations, etc.
- Demonstrates solid understanding of the operations of the client units as well as the needs and challenges of managers and staff.
- Partner with business unit leaders to identify and build organizational capacity in alignment with University and Campus Services goals.
- Collaborate with HHR partners and participate in related projects as assigned.
- Participate in local HR projects in support of Campus Services including training development, employee engagement initiatives, etc.
- Ensure compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor?s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 5 years? relevant HR experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Experience working in a service sector environment supporting an hourly workforce
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS applications and analytics
- Advanced knowledge of employment law and HR policies and practices; financial/business acumen
- Demonstrated experience with the administration of bargaining unit policies and procedures
- HR Certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP
Working Conditions
This is a full-time, five-day-per-week exempt position with a hybrid schedule. Regular on-campus presence is a requirement of this role, including additional ad hoc days on campus for meetings, training, etc., as required and based on business need.
Additional Information
Harvard University cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
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- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Harvard University views equity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify this excellence while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement We are 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.
About Harvard University Administration
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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