Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 6 hours ago
Human Resources Business Partner
United States-Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is one of the state's largest employers, seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide expertise in personnel actions, classification, and compensation administration. The HRBP will collaborate with various agencies to support recruitment, performance management, and employee development, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serves as MassCareers liaison and provides guidance in all phases of MassCareers to hiring managers and hiring manager assistants
Oversees the posting and filling of positions by clearly identifying the availability of positions/official titles commensurate with the intended duties and responsibilities for each request
Monitors the status of personnel actions relative to transactions generated through MassCareers
Performs various recruitment activities in conjunction with MassCareers
Conducts new hire onboarding at Agency level ensuring that new personnel are adequately informed of Commonwealth policies and procedures, etc
Uses Human Resources analytics and the Commonwealth’s Information Warehouse (CIW) to provide Agencies Supported, the ability to proactively manage their workforce
Analyzes requests from leadership and management as to changes in staffing, job clarifications and salary administration
Processes personnel actions (i.e., promotions, demotions, Workers’ Compensation, background checks, CORI’s, etc.) by monitoring staff salary administration, and updating records in accordance with laws, policies and contractual requirements required by the Commonwealth using HR/CMS, OnBase, MassCareers and other related databases ensuring accuracy and follow-through
Assists in the processing of payroll and benefits administration
Supports the HR Executive Operations Administrator (Administrator) and Director of Human Resources Director in various aspects of human resource management
Serves as a resource to employees, as well as outside vendors and stakeholders regarding human resources questions, topics and issues
Advises management and staff on human resources policies and procedures and recommends the appropriate course of action under the direction of the Administrator and Director
Contributes to the successful adherence to Commonwealth training policy by partnering with the agency learning administrators that required trainings are completed
Acts as liaison between Agencies Supported and various Commonwealth agencies -- the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), State Board of Retirement and the Human Resources Division (HRD)
Assists in matters relative to collective bargaining agreements including contractual guidance and salary administration, etc
Under the guidance of Director, assist in proposing and recommending Collective Bargaining Agreement updates and modifications and subsequent implementation, as required
Performs Workers’ Compensation claim intakes and educates employees on WC entitlements and responsibilities, processes documentation (claims) related to Workers’ Compensation and coordinates case management of Workers’ Compensation leaves
Interprets HR metrics to identify problems, find solutions, discover opportunities and cultivate project plans that support agency progress
Collaborates with HRD and business partners to share information, resolve issues and meet shared goals
Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws as well as directives received from the Secretariat and Human Resources Division through staff education and quality reviews; issue policy directives to divisions to ensure uniform and consistent application of all personnel policies and procedures, analyze administrative systems and procedures, determine solutions and create policy to improve service delivery
Participates in and supports special HR initiatives and projects as assigned
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time professional experience in human resources work
At least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity
An Associate's degree may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience
A Graduate degree with a major in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Administration or Public Administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years for the required experience
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of MassCareers and the hiring process
Knowledge of salary administration (i.e., step increases, collective bargaining increases, technical pay increases, management incentive awards, arbitration decisions, settlement agreements, classification adjustments, etc.) under HRD guidelines
Knowledge of benefits, including, but not limited to, health insurance options, flexible spending plans and dependent care assistance programs, Extended Illness Leave Bank (EILB), etc
Ability to interpret statewide collective bargaining unit contracts (NAGE/MOSES/SEIU)
Working knowledge of payroll and benefits policies and procedures
Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the Commonwealth's payroll/ personnel system – HRCMS, OnBase, etc
Knowledge of and experience in generating reports from the Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW)
Proficiency in Human Resources Analytics
Experience drafting Form 30's and Management Questionnaires (MQ)
Previous experience with the EPRS and MassPerform process, including reviewing and assisting with Remedial Development Plans
Understanding of available performance management tools
Excellent communication skills, including professional writing and editing skills
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
Recent News
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