HR Partner

Back HR Partner CHRO Chief Human Resources Officer Northampton, Massachusetts Temp Per Hour Sep 25, 2026 $ 25.00 - $30.00.

Higher Education | Temporary | Mid-October through End of February.

Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM | $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Are you the HR person everyone goes to when they need an answer, a little guidance, or help navigating a workplace situation? We’re looking for an HR Partner to step into a temporary role supporting a higher education environment from mid-October through the end of February. This is a hands-on opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being close to the day-to-day work-supporting employees and managers, keeping HR processes moving, and helping with employee and labor relations matters.

• Serve as a frontline HR resource for employees and managers, answering questions about policies, procedures, and HR processes
• Provide day-to-day support around employee relations and workplace concerns, escalating more sensitive matters when appropriate
• Receive, document, and track employee relations issues while maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Support labor relations
  , including union grievance tracking, contract administration, and related documentation
• Assist with workforce planning, restructuring, and organizational projects
• Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, materials, attendance tracking, surveys, and follow-up reporting
• Organize HR data and create presentations and reports that communicate workforce and employee lifecycle information
• Keep HR projects, documentation, and tracking systems organized and up to date

• Previous HR experience in a hands-on, employee-facing role
• Experience with employee relations and/or labor relations
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion
• Comfortable working with employees and managers at all levels
• Workday experience preferred
• Experience in a higher education environment is a plus
• Someone who can jump in quickly, work independently, and keep multiple priorities moving

This is a great fit for an HR professional who enjoys the people side AND the operational side of HR
. You'll have the opportunity to support a broad range of HR functions while working closely with employees, managers, and the HR team in a higher education setting.