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Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston · 1 week ago

Senior HR Manager/Talent Business Partner

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$119K/yr - $195K/yr

12+ years exp

Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager/Talent Business Partner to provide guidance and support on talent-related matters. This role focuses on Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, and Performance Management, driving strategic HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance.

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Hiring Manager

Brenda Kirouac, PHR, SHRM - CP (she/her)

Responsibilities

Oversee strategic staffing and recruitment activities, including employer branding, outreach, assessment techniques, and leveraging analytics to support the Bank’s business objectives

Lead the full lifecycle talent acquisition process in partnership with hiring managers, covering sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and hiring, with a focus on inclusion and opportunity

Manage the Bank’s applicant tracking system (ATS), data integrity, reporting, and stakeholder communications, own technology decisions and process workflows

Analyze recruitment, turnover, and workforce trends; develop recommendations and metrics for enhancing talent attraction, development, and retention

Oversee recruitment budgets and external resources (e.g., agencies, events, advertising), recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency, compliance and business results

Deliver effective onboarding for new hires and temporary workers, including pre-hire tasks, orientation, and stakeholder feedback

Manage and coordinate the Bank’s Summer Internship program and lead or support pilot recruiting and pipeline initiatives

Represent the Bank at events and outreach activities to attract qualified applicants

Ensure that all recruitment procedures, processes, materials, records and reports meet legal, regulatory, and internal compliance and are implemented and documented appropriately either directly or through the supervision of direct reports

Support the Bank’s Workforce & Succession Planning efforts, as directed

Identify and execute programs that foster a positive work culture, including recognition systems, feedback loops, and wellbeing initiatives

Use surveys, pulse checks, and additional tools to assess employee sentiment and identify areas of strength and for improvement

Collaborate with HR and Bank leaders to ensure engagement efforts support organizational objectives and drive performance

Champion transparent, consistent messaging around engagement initiatives and organizational changes to build trust and move the needle

Promote and model inclusive practices that enhance belonging and engagement across the Bank

Manage the Bank’s performance activities, communications and reporting, including our tool (Workday) and enhancements to meet business needs

Build and maintain effective relationships with all Bank colleagues and be seen as a trusted resource and consultative partner within the Bank

Design, implement, and administer employee relations programs and proactive strategies, partnering with HR staff and legal counsel as needed

Coach managers and employees on performance improvement, development needs, and employee relations matters

Counsel on various employee relations matters and ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations; conduct investigations as required

Track and analyze employee relations trends, developing tailored solutions or organizational strategies to address issues

Models consultative HR behaviors in alignment with Bank Competency models. Demonstrates digital fluency regarding areas within the scope of this role with an eye for the user/employee experience, process efficiency, maximizing automation and minimizing business risk

Serve as the primary contact for workplace accommodations and flexibility requests, collaborating on leave management and maintaining accurate records, compliance and communications

Periodic testing to support Workday Releases or other relevant HR tech

Responsible as part of Human Resources management to ensure that role-specific internal controls are adequate, documented and performed correctly and attests to adequacy as Sarbanes-Oxley sub-certifier and during annual Risk Assessment process. Identifies, develops and implements procedures, policies or other steps to mitigate risks

Oversee the compilation of annual EEO-1 report and other required, requested or regulatory reports

Manages direct report(s) and maintains customary authority of a manager including responsibilities such as staffing and work assignments, performance evaluation, development and total reward recommendations

Serves as Human Resources representative on various FHLBank System or Bank-wide projects or committees as assigned

Qualification

Talent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsHRIS SystemsWorkdayBudget ManagementProject ManagementBusiness AcumenProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Player

Required

A consummate team player and results-focused contributor who actively promotes a collaborative approach to accomplishing the task at hand

Possess strong business acumen. Develops and applies understanding of financial and other key drivers of the Bank's performance

Ability to effectively identify the right actions to drive change within the organization, with independence over time

Possess an intellectual curiosity regarding how things work and pursues the development of knowledge /awareness that leads to generating ideas and solving problems

Broad and in-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing employment and employee relations

A highly developed competency to influence colleagues and decision-makers is a must

Ability to translate and communicate complex issues and/or data clearly and concisely and communicate in writing or verbally to all organizational levels as well as internally and externally with credibility and influence

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Excellent people and project management skills

Undergraduate degree or directly related equivalent work experience required

12+ years of progressively responsible experience and knowledge in human resources, with passion for strategic Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, as outlined in the responsibilities

Demonstrated experience working with management and senior leadership in understanding and developing solutions to complex employment and employee relations required

5+ years' experience supervising/managing HR talent required

Must have successfully developed convincing business cases to include: defining the opportunity, researching options and making specific recommendations

Current or recent experience with HRIS systems and role-specific tools, such as Applicant Tracking Systems, is expected

Demonstrated project management experience within HR or recent role

Demonstrated success in collaboratively solving challenges of a broad nature

Experience in developing/maintaining effective processes and procedures

Prior experience developing and managing budgets is required