The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join either our Boston, MA or Washington, DC office. The position is responsible for partnering with key stakeholders within the business to plan, develop, and implement HR and talent strategies that result in the improvement of company performance and engagement.
Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:
- Analyze and interpret business conditions, engagement surveys and other data to proactively identify, implement and improve programs to support the employee experience; partner with other HR teams to build and support talent / HR programs
- Identify, manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations
- Collaborate with other HR teams to bring a strategic business point of view to enhance the design/implementation of Talent Acquisition, Benefits & Compensation, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Learning & Development programs
- Partner with assigned stakeholders to provide guidance on all HR related issues, including:
- Analyzing key data such as retention, turnover, and engagement of staff and communicates/collaborates on areas of opportunity or improvement
- Guiding and advising stakeholders on HR policies and practices impacting talent management, employee and leadership development, teambuilding, compensation strategy, performance management, employee engagement, diversity, and retention
- Providing advice and coaching to internal managers/mentors to increase performance management capability and build resilience
- Supporting the identification and development of key talent to enable individuals and departments to meet their business and talent objectives; leading talent management and succession planning with firm leadership
- Determining and communicating manager/buddy relationships for new hires within assigned Groups, gathering input from key stakeholders, as needed
- Partner with Senior Director, Employee Experience and other members of the HR department to influence and support change management across the stakeholder groups
- Support and help encourage a culture of continuous feedback, and recognition
- Implement annual performance review process including promotion processes and plans for addressing of performance issues for the client/customer groups they support
- Maintain strong working knowledge of legal requirements related to the management of employee issues and internal policies
THE CANDIDATE
- Bachelor’s degree required; HR professional certification such as PHR or SHRM, preferred
- 5 – 7 years’ experience working in Human Resources; 3 – 5 years working in an HRBP or strategic HR generalist capacity; experience working in professional services is desired
- Working knowledge of HR, US (and global) Employment laws
- Experience working with multiple geographies; familiarity supporting dispersed employee populations/ international offices is desired
- 3+ years’ experience in employee relations/leading investigations, performance management, creating career paths, leading projects
- Experience with Performance Management tools such as Lattice
- Experience with employee engagement platforms such as CultureAmp
- Experience using data to drive decision making, with strong attention to detail and analytical abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Able to learn quickly and adapt to growing and changing environment
- Ability to travel as needed within US and some international (<20%)
Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in Boston, MA and Washington, DC is $120,000 - $135,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
THE EMPLOYER
The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit brattle.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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