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NORTHAMPTON HR Partner & Project Manager Job Description Smith College educates women of promise for lives of distinction and purpose. A college of and for the world, Smith links the power of the liberal arts to excellence in research and scholarship, thereby developing engaged global citizens and leaders to address society\'s challenges. Imagine working in a community dedicated to learning, teaching, scholarship, discovery, creativity and critical thought. It\'s the diversity and inclusivity of our community, founded on the free and open exchange of ideas, that runs through everything we do. Join Smith and become part of a unique team bringing our mission to life. Primary Function This is a hands-on role that provides full employee lifecycle support. The HR Partner & Project Manager role provides comprehensive day-to-day HR support and advice to customer groups on HR related matters, including employee and labor relations, training delivery and coordination, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, compensation and talent acquisition. The role has a strong emphasis on projects. This dual role also tracks department wide and cross functional projects, and manages and executes projects and processes for the department. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree, plus at least three years experience in Human Resources Preferred Skills and Competencies Strong HR acumen, including strong problem solving skills, critical thinking and analysis Communicates challenges and influences a variety of stakeholders effectively Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups Self-starter, positive attitude, accessible, and approachable Proven coaching and consulting skills Prior employee and labor relations experience required, and experience/familiarity with the higher education setting preferred Experience interpreting concepts and clearly presenting back in Powerpoint or report format Knowledgeable in relevant office software most notably GSuite and Workday Data savvy and able to analyze, interpret and report back key themes and make recommendations Highly organized, thrives in an ambiguous environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities Possesses intellectual curiosity; brings insight into the team & business Continual commitment to personal learning, demonstrated ability to build on learning and share within the broader HR function Responsibilities HR Partner (50%) Coach, train, and guide managers on the performance review process, compensation practices, training and development opportunities, organizational design, and workforce planning Enable the success of new and experienced managers by leveraging, delivering and improving existing training content Consult with, and advise managers and employees on HR issues and ensures procedures and practices support College needs Work with managers and employees on performance management plans and employee relations concerns HR Projects (50%) Devise and own the HR Consulting project plan and ensure key milestones are identified and communicated to key stakeholders Work with the HR Partners to ensure the delivery of key project milestones are on time and within budget, resource allocation and policy Create and/or coordinate training and development events for all levels of employees. Create and maintain presentation materials, manage logistics, and maintain attendance logs. Work with other HRBPs, vendors and partners on planning and executing training on campus and virtual.