HR Partner

Back HR Partner CHRO Chief Human Resources Officer Northampton, Massachusetts Temp Per Hour Sep 25, 2026 $25.00 - $30.00. HR Partner Higher Education | Temporary | Mid-October through End of February. Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM | $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Are you the HR person everyone goes to when they need an answer, a little guidance, or help navigating a workplace situation? We’re looking for an HR Partner to step into a temporary role supporting a higher education environment from mid-October through the end of February. This is a hands-on opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being close to the day-to-day work-supporting employees and managers, keeping HR processes moving, and helping with employee and labor relations matters. What You'll Be Doing Serve as a frontline HR resource for employees and managers, answering questions about policies, procedures, and HR processes Provide day-to-day support around employee relations and workplace concerns, escalating more sensitive matters when appropriate Receive, document, and track employee relations issues while maintaining a high level of confidentiality Support labor relations , including union grievance tracking, contract administration, and related documentation Assist with workforce planning, restructuring, and organizational projects Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, materials, attendance tracking, surveys, and follow-up reporting Organize HR data and create presentations and reports that communicate workforce and employee lifecycle information Keep HR projects, documentation, and tracking systems organized and up to date What We're Looking For Previous HR experience in a hands-on, employee-facing role Experience with employee relations and/or labor relations Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion Comfortable working with employees and managers at all levels Workday experience preferred Experience in a higher education environment is a plus Someone who can jump in quickly, work independently, and keep multiple priorities moving Why This Opportunity? This is a great fit for an HR professional who enjoys the people side AND the operational side of HR . You'll have the opportunity to support a broad range of HR functions while working closely with employees, managers, and the HR team in a higher education setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr