Executive Human Resources Business Partner

Title: Executive Human Resources Business Partner

Executive Area: Human Resources

College/School/MBU: Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Work Location:
Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote

Job
Summary

UMass Amherst is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive HR Business Partner (HRBP) to provide leadership and
direction to a team of HR Business Partners who support assigned colleges and administrative units across the University. Reporting to the
Senior Director for HR Embedded Services, the Executive HRBP plays a critical role in delivering high-impact HR services that align talent
strategy with the University’s academic and operational priorities.

This position serves as a senior advisor to institutional leaders
while coaching and developing Human Resources Business Partner’s (HRBPs) in their work as strategic consultants. The Executive HRBP
collaborates with Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Compensation & Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Labor Relations, and Total
Rewards to deliver integrated HR solutions and drive change across a complex, unionized higher education environment.

Essential Functions

Strategic HR Leadership

Serve as a senior HR advisor to assigned deans, department
heads, and administrative leaders, providing guidance on workforce strategy, organizational design, talent planning, and change
management.

Partner with senior leadership to understand unit goals and challenges and align HR solutions that advance institutional
strategy.

Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all assigned
areas.

Team Supervision & Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4–6+ HR Business Partners who serve assigned academic
and administrative units.

Provide direction, feedback, and support to ensure consistency, quality, and impact of HRBP service
delivery across the university.

Manage workload distribution and ensure appropriate coverage for portfolios and strategic
initiatives.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

Partner with units to develop and implement workforce and succession plans
aligned with current and future talent needs.

Collaborate with Employee Engagement and Talent Development teams to assess leadership
bench strength and identify development opportunities.

Facilitate talent reviews and consult on job architecture, promotions, and
organizational structure.

Employee & Labor Relations

Lead and support the HRBP team in managing all aspects of employee
relations, including performance management, corrective actions, workplace concerns, grievance handling, and policy
interpretation.

Ensure HRBPs provide consistent and effective ER guidance to supervisors and employees, with routine matters handled
by HRBP I/II roles and complex or high-risk issues escalated to HRBP III/senior HRBPs or the HRBP Lead.

Foster a proactive and
solutions-focused ER approach that promotes accountability, inclusion, and employee engagement.

Collaborate with the Labor Relations
COE on matters involving collective bargaining agreements, formal grievances, and union engagement, ensuring alignment between employee
relations actions and contractual obligations.

Support HRBPs in partnering effectively with the Labor Relations COE for issues that
intersect both ER and LR scopes.

Organizational Design & Change Management

Lead or consult on organizational assessments,
restructures, and change initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and financial sustainability.

Provide guidance
on job redesigns, spans of control, and reporting structures to improve operational effectiveness.

HR Program
Implementation

Serve as a liaison between Embedded Services and HR COE’s to ensure seamless implementation of HR programs (e.g.,
performance management, engagement surveys, merit increases).

Monitor trends, assess impact, and recommend improvements to HR
programs and policies based on stakeholder feedback and institutional needs.

Other Functions

Perform other
duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development,
Business Administration, or related field.

More than 10 years of progressive HR experience, including advanced employee and/or labor
relations leadership in highly complex organizational environments.

At least five (5) years of people leadership or team management
experience.

Executive-level experience leading resolution strategies for high-risk, enterprise-wide, or highly sensitive employee
and/or labor relations matters; advising senior leadership on organizational risk, conflict navigation, and institutional response
strategies.

Demonstrated experience as a strategic HR Business Partner or HR leader supporting senior-level clients.

Strong
knowledge of workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational design.

Experience navigating a
complex, matrixed, or unionized environment.

Strategic thinking skills with proven ability to lead change and align HR services with
organizational goals.

Exceptional communication, influence and relationship building skills.

Preferred
Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business, HR, or other related field or JD.

PHR or SPHR
certification.

Experience in higher education or the public sector.

Significant experience with the design and execution of
recruitment and hiring strategies.

Experience in designing and executing integrated performance management and employee development
programs.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and
involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)

This position has the opportunity for a remote work schedule, which is defined by the University
as an arrangement where the employee’s work location is to work from a site other than the UMass Amherst campus. As this position is
non-unit, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees Non-Unit (Professional/or
Classified) Employee Personnel Policy.

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is
defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace
for a portion of the week. As this position is non-unit, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the University of Massachusetts Board
of Trustees Non-Unit (Professional/or Classified) Employee Personnel Policy.

Salary Information

Pay
Grade: PSSAP Grade 34

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a
resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional
references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and
will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.