People Strategy Partner

Overview

The People Strategy Consultant plays a critical role in shaping the success of our organization by developing and executing effective people strategies that support our business goals. This strategic role is responsible for driving talent management, employee development, and fostering a positive workplace culture.Reporting to the Manager, People Strategy Consulting, this role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including talent management, employee development, and helping to create a positive workplace culture for employees and managers.This role will have a significant impact on shaping the organization's culture, attracting top talent, and fostering employee growth and engagement. If you are a strategic thinker and passionate about driving organizational success through effective people strategies, we invite you to join our team.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Supports managers and employees, and acts as the direct day-to-day contact for employees in assigned client businesses
• Responds to a wide variety of questions and supports multiple service requests simultaneously
• Has strong general knowledge of and effective working relationships with all HR functions, especially the Employee and Labor Relations Center of Expertise
• Integrates information and recommendations from multiple sources to respond effectively
• Provides policy guidance and interpretation
• Works with Manager, People Strategy Consulting to execute on people strategies and ensure employees and managers have the tools and resources they need to be successful
• May coach mangers to develop their people management capabilities or to handle challenging organizational or performance situations
• Oversees local implementation of HR initiatives and drives adoption of best people practices in areas such as performance management and engagement within assigned client departments
• Consults on organizational design and structure, job roles and descriptions, levelling and compensation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Supports managers and employees, and acts as the direct day-to-day contact for employees in assigned client businesses
• Responds to a wide variety of questions and supports multiple service requests simultaneously
• Has strong general knowledge of and effective working relationships with all HR functions, especially the Employee and Labor Relations Center of Expertise
• Integrates information and recommendations from multiple sources to respond effectively
• Provides policy guidance and interpretation
• Works with Manager, People Strategy Consulting to execute on people strategies and ensure employees and managers have the tools and resources they need to be successful
• May coach mangers to develop their people management capabilities or to handle challenging organizational or performance situations
• Oversees local implementation of HR initiatives and drives adoption of best people practices in areas such as performance management and engagement within assigned client departments
• Consults on organizational design and structure, job roles and descriptions, levelling and compensation

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience partnering with leaders to drive talent or people initiatives, with a proven track record of providing HR services in large, complex organizations (10,000+ employees). Experience in sectors such as higher education, academic medicine, research, healthcare, biomedical/pharma, government, or management consulting to these industries is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PATIENT CONTACT: None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).