Human Resources Business Partner Open Rank

Human Resources Business Partner

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, People Development and Wellness, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) supports assigned unit(s) by aligning people strategies with business goals for transformation, growth, and sustainability. The HRBP builds strong partnerships with leaders, providing guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, leadership capability, workforce planning, and employee engagement. The HRBP collaborates with colleagues across HR to deliver solutions that support leaders and employees, ensuring consistency with institutional values and practices.

This is an open rank posting (there are two levels of HRBP). Candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience. The position is a hybrid role and will require weekly onsite presence at our Worcester, MA campus.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

Human Resources Business Partner :

• Partner with assigned business unit leadership to translate business plans into workforce actions, including workforce planning, organizational design, recruitment, retention, and employee engagement.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on HR practices and policies; escalate complex issues to HR subject matter experts as needed.
• Support succession planning, leadership development, and performance management initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to identify and deliver resources and programs that meet the unit's needs.
• Use HR systems and data to support decision-making and monitor workforce effectiveness.
• Coach managers on addressing employee concerns, team effectiveness, and engagement.
• Assist in onboarding new leaders from a people strategy and resources perspective.
• Demonstrate a willingness to grow HRBP skills and assume increasing responsibility.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner :

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Human Resources Business Partner :

Senior Human Resources Business Partner :

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels)