Assistant Director, Talent Development, HBS Online
31-Jul-2024
Assistant Director, Talent Development, HBS Online
Harvard Business School
66500BR
Job Summary
Harvard Business School (HBS) Online is Harvard Business School’s vision of business education reimagined for the digital age. Our mission is simple: to create learning experiences that bring business education to life. HBS Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts. To see these techniques in action and gain actionable skills and insights, check out HBS Online's Sample Business Lessons (https://lessons.online.hbs.edu/).
Position Description
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, HBS Online, the Assistant Director will lead a variety of programs aimed at supporting a high-performing, healthy, fulfilling, and engaging work experience at HBS Online. This role works directly with HBS Online staff, managers, new hires and HBS HR to continue to build out an innovative and effective team.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Talent Development and Performance Management
- Manage HBS Online annual performance review process, advocating for its importance and ensuring that the team meets School deadlines and objectives. Coach managers on goal setting, feedback, documentation, and appropriate ratings.
- Work with managers to create stretch goals and development plans to advance internal talent pipeline.
- Support professional development by proposing resources and programs to meet specific goals; develop knowledge of the offerings of the Center for Workforce Development (CWD), HBS, and other providers; review requests in relation to HBS Online guidelines and manage department’s professional development and training budget.
- Manage HBS Online initiatives and training programs, for example: communication style assessment and training, Staff Buddy matching program, professional development nomination programs, and fellowship opportunities.
Employee Engagement and Change Management
- Conduct in-house engagement survey (every 18 months), design appropriate follow-up activities, collect feedback, and conduct pulse surveys to ensure that the organization continues to make progress on areas of focus.
- Develop internal communications to enhance alignment of day-to-day decisions with organizational priorities.
- Lead efforts to establish a positive culture for HBS Online as well as promote HBS-wide opportunities that reinforce links to the larger community. Guide the work of the Culture @ Work group ensuring that there is proactive planning and reinforcement for a culture that attracts, retains, and supports talent at HBS Online.
- Provide guidance to and act as a resource for managers as they navigate personnel and/or team challenges. Help problem solve and, as appropriate, escalate to central HR.
- Provide project management support to organizational initiatives.
- Manage culture and employee engagement initiatives. Oversee staff recognition including Rewards and Recognition Program.
Talent Life Cycle
- Partner closely with the Human Resources Director to support and illustrate the needs of a growing and evolving organization, including organizational structure proposals, retention initiatives, special projects, etc.
- Oversee organizational onboarding practices to support new hires in successfully transitioning to HBS and HBS. Online. Oversee offboarding practices to support smooth transition for employee and organization.
- Work with Talent Acquisition Manager on internship and co-op set-up; oversee internship experience in close collaboration with the manager to encourage learning and engagement.
- Contribute to recruiting efforts during periods of surge recruiting activity.
Other Responsibilities
- Ensure confidential information is handled with appropriate discretion.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries.
- Serve as part of a lean team and provide back-up to other positions as needed.
- This role may also work on similar topics for HBS Executive Education in the future.
- This role is responsible for other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience is required
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in one or more Human Resources functional areas strongly preferred
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required
- Effective presentation skills, addressing groups of employees regularly in meetings and webinars ranging from 5 up to 150+ attendees
- Ability to problem solve the way forward as the team encounters an evolving, and sometimes novel, agenda
- Experience coaching and developing managers and individual contributors
- Experience with navigating difficult conversations and working toward mutually beneficial outcomes
- Facilitation experience and the ability to influence at all levels
- Facility with Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel
- Pitches in where needed - “no job is too big or small”
Additional Information
This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.
We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.
A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.
Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here: https://www.hbs.edu/employment.
About Us
Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (www.hbs.edu) is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. The School offers two full-time MBA and PhD programs, more than 175 Executive Education programs, and certificates and courses through Harvard Business School Online. For more than a century, Harvard Business School faculty have drawn on their research, connection to practice, global expertise, and passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
General Administration, Human Resources
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
358057 Admin Pro/Indiv Contrib
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
------------
Salary Grade
057
Department
Harvard Business School Online
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Education, Identity
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are 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.
LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)
#LI-DM1
