Director, Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

The Director, Human Resource Business Partner at Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into people plans. They advise on organization design, workforce planning, and succession planning to enhance team performance and build talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR advisor to senior leaders; translate business strategy into people plans.
• Advise leadership on organization design, workforce planning, and succession planning to improve team performance and build pipelines for key functions/roles.
• Partner with HR COEs (TA, L&D, HR Ops) to lead talent management, leadership development, performance management, and compensation processes with leaders and their groups/departments.
• Provide executive oversight for complex employee relations matters and HR risk management.
• Lead major change initiatives and culture efforts in partnership with COEs and business leaders.
• Mentor and coach senior business leaders on team effectiveness, conflict management, and their own career development.
• Use people analytics to assess organizational health and drive data-informed decisions.
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of HRBP's.
• Collaborate with HR COEs to design and deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Oversee complex employee relations escalations, ensuring fair outcomes and compliance with employment laws.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HRBP or equivalent role.
• Proven experience advising and influencing executives and leaders on complex people and organizational issues.
• Demonstrated success leading HR strategy and large-scale change or transformation initiatives.
• Strong business and financial acumen; able to link HR strategies to business results.
• Experience leading and developing HR teams.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, employee relations, talent management, and change management.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to utilize data-driven insights to tell stories and influence decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience establishing an HRBP model within an organization.
• Experience working in the technology, data, media, publishing, or learning sectors.

Skills

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Leadership and mentorship.
• Employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Talent management and development.
• Change management and organizational development.

Benefits

HBP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annualized pay range of $150,000 - $170,000, with the opportunity to earn an annual Performance Based Variable Pay Program.
• Meaningful programs focused on career development and employee wellness, such as education reimbursement and early-release Summer Fridays!
• A commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, and engagement where everyone is welcome, valued, respected, and feels they belong.

Pay

$150,000 - $170,000 annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual Performance Based Variable Pay Program.

Schedule

Nightly Shift (Flexible)