HR Business Partner; hybrid Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,HR/Recruitment

Department Summary

As a key member of the Client Service Delivery team, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the organization, with a primary focus on supporting our Research Departments. This role partners closely with HR leadership and Centers of Expertise (COEs) to understand business priorities, anticipate workforce needs, and develop integrated HR strategies and solutions.

The HRBP provides consultation in areas including employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, organizational change, job design, and employee engagement. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence across a complex, matrixed environment. Experience in healthcare, research, higher education, or an academic medical center is highly valued.

This position reports to the Sr. Director, Strategic HR Business Partners.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with HRBP leadership to advance the Client Service Delivery Model through tools, processes, frameworks, and standard approaches that strengthen the consistency and strategic impact of HRBP work.

Develop and refine templates, tools, and resources that help HRBPs assess business needs, prepare for client engagements, and deliver effective HR solutions.

Use strong consultative and problem-solving skills to identify underlying business needs, assess service gaps, and recommend practical, scalable solutions.

Leverage workforce data and trends, including turnover, hiring, and engagement insights, to inform discussions and support data-driven decision-making.

Support HRBPs in preparing for leader engagements by developing structured insights, materials, and recommendations aligned to business priorities.

Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise and internal partners to align resources and deliver integrated HR support.

Contribute to workforce planning, talent strategies, organizational effectiveness, and other initiatives that support current and future business needs.

Promote a consultative, strategic approach to HR partnership that moves beyond transactional support.

Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in identifying opportunities to improve team effectiveness and HRBP impact.

Build trusted relationships through strong communication, curiosity, and executive presence, while navigating complex and competing priorities.

Minimum Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar consultative HR role
Experience supporting workforce initiatives, organizational change, talent strategies, projects, or process improvement efforts
Experience using HR data and workforce metrics to identify trends, inform decisions, and develop solutions
Experience working in an academic medical center, healthcare, research, higher education, or other complex, matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with leaders, understand business priorities, influence stakeholders, and translate complex needs into practical HR solutions
Demonstrated curiosity, business acumen, and confidence working in ambiguous or evolving environments