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Executive Human Resource Business Partner
University of Massachusetts Amherst —Amherst, MA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
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University of Massachusetts Amherst —Amherst, MA
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Executive Human Resources Business Partner
University of Massachusetts Amherst —Amherst, MA
- Full-time
- Remote
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Executive Director of Finance & Planning
University of Massachusetts Amherst —Amherst, MA
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Director, Human Resources
Pelican Products, Inc. —South Deerfield, MA
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Director of Centralized Project Development
University of Massachusetts Amherst —Hadley, MA
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- Master's degree
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Vice President of Sales and Operations
Aubuchon Hardware —Massachusetts
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Sr. Financial Analyst (Hybrid) - 40hrs/Day Shift
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. —Northampton, MA
- $63,648.00 - $92,570.40 a year
- Full-time
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- Opportunities for advancement
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Case Manager
Westfield State University —Westfield, MA
- $60,000 - $63,000 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2d
Chief Financial Officer
SEIU- ESF —Northampton, MA
- $134,444 - $165,367 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- CPA
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- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of Total Rewards
Western New England University —Springfield, MA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- University
8d
Regional Business Development Leader - Water, Environment Consulting Services
Woodard & Curran —Northampton, MA
- $175,000 - $275,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Work from home
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Senior Program Director
Holyoke YMCA —Holyoke, MA
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Evenings as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Experience working with children
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Food Service Assistant - Per Diem/Day Shift
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. —Northampton, MA
- $18.10 - $25.16 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
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3d
Coffee Shop Assistant - 16hrs/Day Shift
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. —Northampton, MA
- $18.10 - $25.16 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospital
- High school diploma or GED
- Food Handler Certification
- Opportunities for advancement
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3d
Insider Threat Consultant
MassMutual —Springfield, MA
- $137,800 - $180,800 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Psychology
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Executive Sous Chef - MGM Springfield
MGM Resorts —Springfield, MA
- $52,400 - $69,800 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Executive Human Resource Business Partner

University of Massachusetts Amherst -
Amherst, MA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

HR change management strategy
Managing human resources teams
Organization design
Team supervision
Large-scale organizational change management
Bachelor's degree
Mentoring
Organizational development strategy
Workforce management
Strategic thinking in HR leadership
Strategic workforce planning

Full Job Description

509560

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Full Time
Human Resources
Hybrid
Non-Unit Exempt

Staff

Opening on: Jul 27 2026
Closing on: Oct 23 2026

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Administration & Finance

Department: VC Admin & Finance HR

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Summary

UMass Amherst is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) to provide leadership and direction to a team of HR Business Partners who support all units across the University within Administration and Finance (A&F). Reporting to the Senior Director for HR Embedded Services with a dotted line to the Administration and Finance Vice Chancellor, 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.

The Executive HRBP serves as a member of the A&F leadership team and senior advisor to institutional leaders while coaching and developing 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

Serves as a senior HR advisor to the Vice Chancellor of A&F, all assigned department heads, and administrative leaders, providing guidance on workforce strategy, organizational design, talent planning, and change management.

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

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

Team Supervision & Development

Leads, coaches, and develops a team of 4–6+ HR Business Partners who serve assigned academic and administrative units.

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

Manages workload distribution and ensures appropriate coverage for portfolios and strategic initiatives.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

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

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

Facilitates talent reviews and consults on job architecture, promotions, and organizational structure.

Employee & Labor Relations

Leads and supports the HRBP team in managing all aspects of employee relations, including disciplinary proceedings and investigations, performance management, corrective actions, workplace concerns, grievance handling, and policy interpretation.

Ensures 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.

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

Collaborates 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.

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

Organizational Design & Change Management

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

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

HR Program Implementation

Serves 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).

Monitors trends, assesses impact, and recommends improvements to HR programs and policies based on stakeholder feedback and institutional needs.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

More than ten (10) years of progressive HR experience, including at least five (5) years of people leadership or team management experience.

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.

Experience supervising or mentoring HR professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Public Administration, or related field.

Higher education campus operations, facilities, healthcare, or public-sector experience.

Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labor relations practices.

Experience supervising or mentoring HR professionals.

Active HR certification (i.e. PHR, SHRM-CP).

Additional Details

Administration & Finance employs over 2,000 employees and 1,000 student employees, operates an annual budget of $350 million, and consists of diverse areas necessary to the continued operations of the university, such as: Finance & Budget; Facilities & Campus Services; Auxiliary Enterprises (Dining, Hotel, Conference Services); University Health Services; and Environmental Health & Safety.

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

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

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

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

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.

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