Associate Director, Human Resources
Key Skills for This Role
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 8 years’ relevant HR experience
- Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Master’s degree in related field
- HRCI or SHRM certification
- Knowledge of and experience with employee relations and performance management best practices
- Experience supporting organizational design or restructuring initiatives from assessment through implementation
- Experience with implementing employee engagement and talent development initiatives preferred
- Experience facilitating groups and delivering training
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS applications, and HR analytics, including survey and people data
- Working knowledge of Massachusetts and federal employment law
- Ability to quickly learn Harvard’s decentralized structure and the culture of each local unit
- Multi-lingual preferred
- Working Conditions:
- Hybrid – This role has an expectation of presence on campus at minimum 2-3 days per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
- Key Competencies
- Strong business acumen and an understanding of the operations of the units supported
- Systems thinking, with the ability to see how structure, roles, processes, and culture interact
- Skilled coach and facilitator who builds manager capability
- Change leadership, with the ability to guide people through ambiguity and transition
- Ability to engage, influence, and build trust with leaders, staff, and union representatives
- Data-informed judgment, with the ability to turn people data into practical recommendations
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive, confidential matters
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Work Format Details
- This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
- Salary Grade and Ranges
- This position is salary grade level 059. 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
- Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
- 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.
- Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
- 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.
- Why join Harvard University Central Administration?
- 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.
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