Overview

Job Location:
Cambridge, MA

Job Description

The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard stands on the leading edge of biomedical research, with a mission to broadly disseminate discoveries and information to the scientific community and the general public. The Broad’s research is pursued through a blend of academic and industrial-scale production of genetic, biological, and chemical outputs, with scientists from Broad, MIT, Harvard, and the Harvard-affiliated hospitals working side-by-side.

We are currently seeking a Senior People Partner who will provide subject matter expertise and advise leaders as a true thought partner to assigned organizational areas.

Strategic Stakeholder Management

  • Develop strong relationships and effectively persuade and influence senior leadership on needs and strategies related to their people and organizational structure

  • Analyze people data and leverage insights to inform the People Strategy and business decisions that uphold an inclusive organization and engaged workforce.

  • Proactively assess employee development needs, make recommendations, and help implement solutions.

  • Provides strategic partnership, guidance, and advice on people management; determines root causes of issues and recommends appropriate plans to optimize talent, structure, and culture.

  • Consult, advise, influence, educate, and partner with Senior Leadership to ensure team outcomes are achieved.

  • Anticipate and advise on new approaches, strategies, and best practices to ensure continual improvements in people and organizational development.

  • Mentors other members of the Human Resources Partner team, providing guidance, direction and professional development opportunities.

Subject Matter Expert and Collaborator

  • Expertly cross-collaborate with talent acquisition, compensation, HRIS, Concern Management, and other necessary departments to ensure a well-rounded perspective on HR issues and key improvement projects  

  • Provides expertise in facilitating employee relations challenges in a positive and proactive manner by listening, conducting objective investigations, making recommendations, and providing feedback to ensure appropriate resolution and follow through.

  • Mentor and guide other People Partner members on direct team on complex HR issues

  • Advise and collaborate on internal promotions, merit increases, and individual development plans

Experience and Required Skills

  • At least 8 years of progressive HR experience in a partner role that includes strategic HR consulting, workforce planning, and development as well as knowledge across multiple HR disciplines.

  • Exposure to a wide variety of business functions and ability to consult with managers.

  • Effective problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication skills in order to succinctly drive action.

  • Effective business acumen with a collaborative mindset focusing on best practices for building an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce.

  • Excellent PC skills including Google Drive and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with extensive Excel experience; Workday experience preferred.

The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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