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Senior HR Business Partner

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Strategic HR consulting and operational support for interdisciplinary research centers at Harvard Law School, including organizational design, talent acquisition, and employee relations.

Role type

Senior HR Business Partner

Builds

Strategic HR practices and talent pipelines for research centers

Domain

Higher Education / Academic Research

Required skills

Organizational design, Talent acquisition, Employee relations, Change management, Workforce planning, Employment law knowledge

Preferred skills

Master's degree, HR certification, Experience in research institutes or startups, Financial acumen

Technologies

HRIS, ATS, Collaboration tools

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership on organizational design and talent strategy; Lead talent acquisition and onboarding; Resolve complex employee relations and performance issues; Advise on HR policies and best practices; Collaborate with managers and bargaining unit representatives; Promote inclusion and belonging initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC