Human Resources Business Partner

People Strategy Consultant

Contract

3-6 months (contractor can be considered for the perm role if doing well)

Start ASAP

Process: multiple video interviews

Industry: Hospital, 10,000 employees, about 18 in HRBP department, this team supports admin & operations groups

Hours: full-time (most work 7-3, 8-4 or 9-5)

Location: Brookline, MA 02445

WFH situation: 1 day per week in the office (flexible on which day)

Background check- yes immunizations Covid Flu shot

Must haves:

-4 years of HR Business Partner and/or Employee Relations experience

-Has worked at a large organization (1,000 employees)

-Has supported 500 employees

-MS Office

-Vaccinated for Covid will need to get Flu shot in the fall

Preferred:

-Bachelor degree

-Research/healthcare/clinical/hospital/academia industries

Job Description:

The People Strategy Consultant plays a critical role in shaping the success of our organization by developing and executing effective people strategies that support our business goals. This strategic role is responsible for driving talent management, employee development, and fostering a positive workplace culture. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including talent management, employee development, and helping to create a positive workplace culture for employees and managers. This role will have a significant impact on shaping the organization's culture, attracting top talent, and fostering employee growth and engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Supports managers and employees, and acts as the direct day-to-day contact for employees in assigned client businesses

• Responds to a wide variety of questions and supports multiple service requests simultaneously.

• Has strong general knowledge of and effective working relationships with all HR functions, especially the Employee and Labor Relations Center of Expertise.

• Integrates information and recommendations from multiple sources to respond effectively.

• Provides policy guidance and interpretation

• Works with Manager, People Strategy Consulting to execute on people strategies and ensure employees and managers have the tools and resources they need to be successful.

• May coach senior and middle-mangers to develop their people management capabilities or to handle challenging organizational or performance situations

• Oversees local implementation of HR initiatives and drives adoption of best people practices in areas such as performance management and engagement within assigned client departments

• Consults on organizational design and structure, job roles and descriptions, levelling and compensation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Supports managers and employees, and acts as the direct day-to-day contact for employees in assigned client businesses
• Responds to a wide variety of questions and supports multiple service requests simultaneously
• Has strong general knowledge of and effective working relationships with all HR functions, especially the Employee and Labor Relations Center of Expertise
• Integrates information and recommendations from multiple sources to respond effectively
• Provides policy guidance and interpretation
• Works with Manager, People Strategy Consulting to execute on people strategies and ensure employees and managers have the tools and resources they need to be successful
• May coach mangers to develop their people management capabilities or to handle challenging organizational or performance situations
• Oversees local implementation of HR initiatives and drives adoption of best people practices in areas such as performance management and engagement within assigned client departments
• Consults on organizational design and structure, job roles and descriptions, levelling and compensation

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Requires a Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

-5 years of experience partnering with leaders to drive talent or people initiatives, with a proven track record of providing HR services in large, complex organizations (10,000 employees).

-Experience in industries such as higher education, academic medicine, research, healthcare, biomedical/pharma, government, or management consulting is preferred.