Gretchen Harrison
Leesburg
Summary
Dynamic human resources leader with a strong track record in designing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. Expertise in compensation analysis, performance management, and employee relations, with a focus on fostering inclusive workplace cultures and driving compliance across decentralized teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Consultant
School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
2021.01 - Current
- Served as subject-matter expert for faculty and staff in Clinical Research team, guiding on performance management, recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and leave administration.
- Interpreted University HR policies and provided consultation on HR issues to Clinical Research unit, implementing campus-wide HR strategies and plans.
- Participated in school-wide Culture and Well-being Committee and Career-Development Initiative working group, enhancing employee engagement at Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Director, Consulting Services
AIM HR Solutions
Boston
2017.08 - 2020.08
- Consulted Massachusetts business organization member clients on human resources strategies, including leadership coaching, compensation and performance management, compliance, pay equity reviews, affirmative action planning, and audits, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Guided clients in resolving employee relations issues, developing rewards & recognition programs, and assessing employee engagement to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Designed and analyzed surveys, producing three comprehensive annual reports on wage trends, human resources practices, and benefits to inform strategic decision-making.
Assoc Director, Compensation, Recruitment & HR Analytics
Harvard University School of Medicine
Boston
2010.01 - 2016.12
- Managed team development and compensation programs for approximately 3,500 staff and faculty at the Harvard Longwood Campus.
- Managed HMS annual merit increase program from analysis and recommendations to communication and implementation.
- Coached HR consultants, HMS chairs, and department leaders on compensation decisions, enhancing understanding of best practices, policies, and guidelines.
- Conducted market studies and needs assessments, designed analytics tools to streamline processes, and implemented school's first electronic annual bonus program to improve efficiency.
- Project Manager for 'first of its kind', third-party compensation survey of all top-tier US Medical Schools; specifically for Health Care Policy faculty.
- Management Co-chair of the UJRC (University Joint Reclassification Committee), a union-management committee charged with resolving staff grievances of their job grade level and/or salary.
- Developed strategic outreach and diversity programs, including trainings to promote inclusive hiring practices and enhance recruitment efforts.
- Served on the University task force for the Safety & Protection of Minors on Campus.
- Over 13 years of service at Harvard University, Cambridge and Harvard Medical School, Boston.
Senior Compensation and Data Analyst
Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Cambridge
2007.01 - 2010.01
- Fostered collaborations with client departments to align compensation strategies across ~ 4,500 faculty and staff members.
- Designed compensation programs and formalized standard policies and procedures to enhance organizational equity.
- Represented FAS on UJRC (University Joint Reclassification Committee), addressing staff grievances regarding job grade level and salary.
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Cambridge
2003.01 - 2007.01
Education
MA - Education, Literacy, Language Development
Boise State University
Boise, IDBA - Political Science, History minor
University At Albany, SUNY
Albany, NYSkills
- Human resources consulting
- Compensation program design
- Employee relations and dispute resolution
- Job market analysis
- Workforce analytics
- Organizational development
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership coaching
- Team building and collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
SPHR, 2023
Volunteer Experience
American Corporate Partners, Veterans’ Mentor
Credentials
MA, SPHR
Timeline
Human Resources Consultant
School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2021.01 - Current
Director, Consulting Services
AIM HR Solutions
2017.08 - 2020.08
Assoc Director, Compensation, Recruitment & HR Analytics
Harvard University School of Medicine
2010.01 - 2016.12
Senior Compensation and Data Analyst
Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
2007.01 - 2010.01
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
2003.01 - 2007.01
MA - Education, Literacy, Language Development
Boise State University
BA - Political Science, History minor
University At Albany, SUNY