Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner Contract 3-6 months Start early December Process- phone video or onsite background check Industry- Non-profit Defense/Research company, about 2000 employees Hours- full-time Location- Cambridge (close to Kendall Square Red Line or parking is $200/mth) WFH situation- Hybrid (3 days onsite) Background check- yes Why open: Maternity leave (due early January). Looking for a HRBP who has worked at a company with 1000 employees. Must Haves : -Bachelor degree

• Relevant HRBP experience

• Has worked at a company with 1000 employees

• MS Office

• US Citizen Preferred : -Workday (strongly preferred)

• Has supported union employees

• Master's or MBA Job Description: The Sr. HR Business Partner will report to the Director of Human Resources. This individual will partner with designated departments to align and leverage human capital with business goals and strategies. As part of a collaborative team, this position will be responsible to develop partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added services to management and all employees. Responsibilities: Manage and resolve employee relations issues from investigation through resolution in partnership with the associate director, management and legal Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day to day management of employees, regarding legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Ensure consistent application & review of policies and procedures Successful track record of partnering effectively with employees at all levels Draft new HR policies in accordance with organizational goals and labor laws or regulations Strategize ways to improve the relationship between the company’s leadership and their employees to help improve culture and employee morale Champion change management initiatives to align with business objectives Ability to design and execute project plans, identifying interdependencies and incorporating related communication/change management plans Experience in influencing and engaging in effective stakeholder management Application of best practices in understanding team dynamics, working in a matrixed design, and ensuring organizational values and culture Ability to partner effectively with Talent Acquisition and other HR specialty areas to drive creative HR programs and solutions Participate in project teams that support strategic initiatives, such as Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Management, and Talent Management Provide support within HR to provide informal mentorship and knowledge sharing with peers Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of HR experience in positions of increasing responsibility Government/Defense/Research industry experience preferred Master’s Degree or MBA in HR or related field preferred Experience negotiating and providing HR support to Union members preferred Experience creating and delivering learning and development training preferred PHR or SPHR certification preferred Workday preferred Comfort operating in a dynamic, high growth environment Strong consultation and coaching skills Excellent execution skills and the ability to translate HR strategy into actionable initiatives