Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) – the leading destination for innovative management thinking. We reach lifelong learners to improve the practice of management in a changing world. This mission inspires each of us to unlock the leader in everyone – including you!

The opportunity:

The Director, Human Resource Business Partner is responsible for defining and executing human capital strategies for HBP, partnering closely with executives, managers, and employees to drive organizational performance, culture, and talent outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Serve as strategic HR advisor to senior leaders; translate business strategy into people plans.

• Advise leadership on organization design, workforce planning, and succession planning to improve team performance and build pipelines for key functions/roles.

• Partner with HR COEs (TA, L&D, HR Ops) to lead talent management, leadership development, performance management, and compensation processes with leaders and their groups/departments.

• Provide executive oversight for complex employee relations matters and HR risk management.

• Lead major change initiatives and culture efforts in partnership with COEs and business leaders.

• Mentor and coach senior business leaders on team effectiveness, conflict management, and their own career development.

• Use people analytics to assess organizational health and drive >What we offer:

  As a mission-driven global company, Harvard Business Publishing is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, and engagement where everyone is welcome, valued, respected, and feels they belong. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful programs focused on career development and employee wellness, such as education reimbursement and early-release Summer Fridays!

  HBP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  $150,000 - $170,000

  Above is the annualized pay range for this position. In addition, this position includes the opportunity to earn our annual Performance Based Variable Pay Program. Actual salary will be set based upon a range of factors, including external benchmark market data, individual knowledge, skills, experience, location and internal equity.