Senior Director, Human Resources

Reporting to the Managing Director of Human Resources Consulting, the Senior Director of Human Resources partners with leaders across Harvard Human Resources, Harvard Public Affairs & Communications, and Alumni Affairs & Development, and potentially another client within Central Administration. The role leads a Human Resources team supporting approximately 700-1000 Central Administration employees and manages a team that delivers day-to-day Human Resources services to these business units.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: • Serve as a trusted HR advisor to business unit Vice Presidents and senior leaders. • Lead and manage a team responsible for delivering day-to-day HR services to assigned client areas.  Manage through clear expectations, coaching, delegation, feedback, and performance management and build an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture. • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and priorities.   • Engages in strategic workforce planning to assess and respond to workforce needs, organizational structures, critical roles, and talent risks. • May lead Organizational Talent Reviews and Performance calibration exercises. • Allocate resources effectively, manage competing priorities, and oversee team workflow and service delivery. • Use HR analytics and workforce data to improve organizational, team, and individual effectiveness. • Lead programs across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, development, recognition, and offboarding. • Strengthen leadership capability and foster a culture of learning, inclusion, and innovation. • Advise on complex employee and labor relations matters, including union relationships, dispute resolution, and mediation. • Partner with managers, Labor Relations, and the Office of the General Counsel on employment issues and compliance. • Collaborate across HR functions and departments to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery. • Lead and support departmental, cross-functional, and enterprise-wide projects. • Maintain knowledge of evolving HR practices, legal requirements, and higher education trends. • Ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and applicable laws.      Basic Qualifications: • Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience • Minimum of 12 years direct Human Resources Business Partner experience • Experience managing HR teams and overseeing HR service delivery functions  Additional Qualifications and Skills: • Advanced knowledge of HR policies, processes, and business practices. • Demonstrated experience leading teams, developing talent, and managing performance. • Strong skills in coaching, delegation, conflict resolution, decision-making, and change management. • Experience administering bargaining unit policies and procedures. • Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to influence without authority and deliver exceptional service. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, and analytics tools. • Higher education experience preferred.    • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education,  • Other Information:  This is a full-time, five-day-per-week position with a hybrid schedule, based on business and team needs. Work is primarily performed in an office setting.  Benefits We invite you to visit  Harvard’s Total Rewards website  to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: • • Paid Time Off:  4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/Ja