HR Associate

Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) - the leading destination for innovative management thinking. We reach lifelong learners to improve the practice of management in a changing world. This mission inspires each of us to unlock the leader in everyone - including you!

The opportunity:

The HR Associate delivers hands-on operational and coordination support across core people and HR processes, communications, and programs. The role requires strong organization, comfort juggling multiple workflows and calendars, and the ability to collaborate across teams with professionalism and discretion.
The ideal candidate brings prior HR or people operations experience and can independently manage recurring HR coordination responsibilities while contributing to a positive, consistent employee experience.

What you'll do

You'll play a central role in supporting the employee lifecycle by coordinating core HR processes, communications, and programs. This position blends organization, collaboration, and attention to detail to help deliver a seamless and engaging employee experience. Key responsibilities include:

Administration & Coordination

Maintain accurate employee and worker records, ensuring timely updates and compliance with internal processes. Assist with updates, audits, and validation of HR data

Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, trainings, and HR-related events

Maintain and update distribution lists

Track and manage calendars for internal communications, HR programs and cyclical processes, people leader initiatives, and learning activities

Support on-site events and logistics (e.g., company events, team meetings, in-office interviews) at our Boston headquarters

Coordinate and process transactions as needed (e.g., vendor invoices, travel arrangement, professional development, tuition reimbursement, etc.)

Update and manage contact information and distribution lists in coordination with Harvard University (HU) and Harvard Business School (HBS) systems

Pre-boarding & Onboarding

Serve as a coordination point for new hires and their managers to ensure a smooth and welcoming onboarding experience

Support pre-boarding and onboarding activities, including scheduling, speaker management, distribution of materials and documentation, system access coordination, day-one readiness, and completing paperwork

Communications Management

Partner with HR and communications colleagues to support internal communications (e.g., post announcements, program updates, and milestones)

Update and maintain the employee intranet, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and easy to navigate

Assist in drafting and distributing HR communications (e.g., all-staff messages, people leader updates)

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