Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 11 hours ago
Human Resources Business Partne
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$83K/yr - $121K/yr
6+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is one of the state's largest employers, seeking a highly motivated and organized human resources professional for the Director of Human Resources position. This role involves developing and leading HR strategies and initiatives to promote a high-performing workforce and ensure diversity within the organization.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Aligns, develops and implements HR strategy and initiatives across the Secretariat
Oversees and collaborates with HRD HR/Payroll staff to improve overall efficiency of internal HR processes and compliance
Provides direct management and oversight in an effort to streamline and improve certain HR functions and processes; including recruitment and retention, the pre-hire to hire employee experience, employee orientation, onboarding/offboarding processes, benefits and leave administration and DEI initiatives
Conducts ongoing assessments of all human resources policies, programs, and practices in collaboration with internal departments and keeps current with significant changes in employment law to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and administrative regulations
Designs, recommends, implements and monitors changes and updates to HR policies, systems, processes, and procedures
Works with the HR team to ensure that agency business partners in the Secretariat receive data and analysis on staff demographics, applicant recruitment trends, hiring and attrition statistics, performance management and succession planning
Ensures that HR staff are up to date on all HR policy implementations and/or updates to be responsive to employee inquiries in all aspects of HR
Assists in matters relative to collective bargaining agreements including contractual guidance and salary administration, etc
In collaboration with senior leadership and the HR Executive Operations Administrator, provides guidance and direction on various HR matters and assists to ensure HR tasks are tracked and completed
Liaises with HRD Legal to ensure compliance in workplace investigations and other disciplinary matters
Maintains excellent communication with Secretariat leadership and other external agency partners such as the Comptroller’s Officer, Group Insurance Commission, State Retirement Board, etc
Special and critical HR projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least six (6) years of full-time professional/managerial experience with advanced levels of knowledge of human resources programs, policies and practices
Demonstrated success in human resources leadership with a comparable or larger sized organization
The ability to think from a long-term perspective about the evolving needs of the organization and of the HR strategies and programs that will be required to meet these needs and accomplish the agency business partners' objectives
Experience in a government agency or public sector HR preferred
Familiarity with unionized environments is strongly preferred
Experience with workforce planning and development a plus
Working knowledge of labor and employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Demonstrated strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, objective setting, and measurement skills
Experience effectively coaching, delivering feedback, motivating, and developing staff
Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of program data, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations
Ability to persuade, influence and gain the buy-in of others
Demonstrated ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Ability to adjust to changing situations, be flexible to meet changing priorities, and work with ambiguity
Must maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Experience conducting workplace investigations is a plus
Solution- and team-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communicator with strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
Experienced in building strong relationships and collaborations, as well as alliances and productive partnerships in a complex, matrixed organization
Willingness to serve as hands-on manager taking personal ownership of some projects while directing staff on others
Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of Microsoft Access and/or the Commonwealth's Information Warehouse (CIW) and ability to create and generate reports using the Human Resources Compensation Management System (HR/CMS)
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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