Job no: 528404
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Human Resources
Union: Non-Unit Exempt
Categories: Human Resources

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 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE)

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE)

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Public Administration, or related field.
• Higher education 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.)