Executive Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid / Remote)

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

UMass Amherst is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive HR Business Partner (HRBP) to provide leadership and direction to a team of HR Business Partners who support assigned colleges and administrative units across the University. Reporting to the Senior Director for HR Embedded Services, the Executive HRBP plays a critical role in delivering high-impact HR services that align talent strategy with the University's academic and operational priorities.

This position serves as a senior advisor to institutional leaders while coaching and developing HRBPs in their work as strategic consultants. The Executive HRBP collaborates with Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Compensation & Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Labor Relations, and Total Rewards to deliver integrated HR solutions and drive change across a complex, unionized higher education environment.

Essential Functions

Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as a senior HR advisor to assigned deans, department heads, and administrative leaders, providing guidance on workforce strategy, organizational design, talent planning, and change management.
• Partner with senior leadership to understand unit goals and challenges and align HR solutions that advance institutional strategy.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all assigned areas.

Team Supervision & Development

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

Employee & Labor Relations

Organizational Design & Change Management

HR Program Implementation

Other Functions

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM.

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule , which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee's work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position is non-unit, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees Non-Unit (Professional / or Classified) Employee Personnel Policy.

This position has the opportunity for a remote work schedule , which is defined by the University as an arrangement where the employee's work location is to work from a site other than the UMass Amherst campus. As this position is non-unit, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees Non- Unit (Professional / or Classified) Employee Personnel Policy.

Salary Information

Level 34

Exempt Hiring Ranges.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Early applications are encouraged.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.