Director of Human Resources
Company: MASS
Location: Braintree
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources (HR) contributes to the Disabled
Persons Protection Commission's (DPPC) mission by working with
directors and managers to address a broad range of employee
relations issues and providing tactical and strategic consulting on
HR strategies and practices that support the Agency. This position
serves as a coach to directors and managers on a broad variety of
HR issues and assists them in understanding HR policies, systems
and management best practices. In addition, the Director of Human
Resources works as an integral HR Team member to develop and
implement solutions designed to improve HR effectiveness and to
address the needs of legal and operational units and the agency as
a whole. In consultation with the Executive Director, the Director
of HR also partners with DPPC's Leadership Team to align DPPC's HR
strategy with its mission, organizational goals, and strategic
plans. The Director of HR will demonstrate a capacity to act as a
successful and positive champion for organizational growth and
transformation within HR and DPPC. The Director of HR
- Works in partnership with legal, operational directors and
managers and provides the day-to-day consultation, coaching, and
management support in a variety of areas, including employee
on-boarding, training, development, and retention; work
relationships, workplace atmosphere, and employee morale; staffing
needs and workforce and succession planning; compensation and
classification; policy interpretation and application; strategic
planning; and organizational design. In this capacity, the Director
of Human Resources meets regularly with directors, managers and
units, develops and maintains trusted relationships with them, and
recommends actions designed to address sensitive and complex
situations.
- Works to continuously develop and improve DPPC and HR processes
by analyzing and improving their design and implementation and
striving to develop and ensure best practices in our HR systems
that support organizational growth and transformation. The Director
of Human Resources works collaboratively with HR colleagues to
ensure recruitment, hiring, training and other HR functions are
effective and efficient; provides project leadership for human
resource initiatives and mentorship to other human resource
professionals; and actively participates in HR department
meetings.
- Provides assistance and information to all agency employees
regarding compensation, payroll, benefits, health and other
Insurance programs, collective bargaining considerations, leave
time, and all other components with the domain of Human Resources.
Assists agency employees in the resolution of all HR related
issues, problems and concerns.
- Provides professional advice to the Leadership Team on
employment actions, to remain in compliance with relevant agency
policies as well as state and federal regulations. This includes
but is not limited to, hiring, promotions, training, performance,
disciplinary and termination decisions. Lead employee relations
efforts including conducting investigations
and providing objective, quality guidance and resolution on
employee matters.
- Assists directors and managers with various employee
performance issues and conflict resolution by providing consulting
and coaching support on the development and delivery of appropriate
feedback or corrective action; conducts investigations into
performance and personnel concerns and complaints and issues
disciplinary actions as appropriate.
- Provides guidance and input on proposed changes to operational
structures or staffing patterns, ensuring that core HR processes
are applied appropriately and in a legally compliant manner.
- Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the policy and legal
requirements related to the day-to-day management of DPPC employees
in order to reduce legal risk, guarantee regulatory compliance,
and, most importantly, improve employee satisfaction and retention.
Also oversees and manages complex employee-relations issues and
provides information and
support to legal counsel and managers.
- Works in partnership with the Office of Employee Relations,
Collective Bargaining Representatives and other stakeholders in the
resolution of all Collective Bargaining concerns and formal
Grievances.
- Partner with the Leadership Team to establish and implement all
human resource policies, procedures, and programs in a consistent
and effective manner. Serves as a resource to directors, managers
and staff regarding policy interpretation and compliance. Acts as a
subject matter expert in agency policies and programs as well as
employment law including
compliance with Executive Orders.
- Works with the Training Department to develop, implement, and
evaluate skills and leadership training programs designed to ensure
employee success.
- Other duties, as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive knowledge and ability to apply HR regulations,
industry trends, current practices, new developments, and
applicable laws
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Experience working in a union environment
- Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, project management,
problem solving, and organizational skills are needed for this
role
- Proficiency with the Commonwealth of MA systems including but
not limited to HRCMS, MAGIC, MassCareers, CIW, and MMARS/LCM
- Experience with support agencies including but not limited to
Group Insurance Commission, Office of the Comptroller, and State
Retirement Board
- Working knowledge of government agencies.
Experience Necessary:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and
minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in
Human Resources, including at least three years in a managerial or
direct supervisory capacity for an HR team/unit/department
- A master's degree in Human Resource Management is preferred, as
is an HR certification, such as SHRM or PHR, and prior employee
relations experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills
required
- Strong facilitation or training skills
- Ability to analyze organizational issues, translate complex
concepts into action plans
- Working knowledge of legal aspects of human resource
functions
- Strong general business
Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or,
equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or
managerial experience in business administration, business
management, public administration, public management, clinical
administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2)
years must have been in a project management, supervisory or
managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the
required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted
for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for
two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for
three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for
four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered
an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall
value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a
work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your
future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful
applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination
or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating
to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided
to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an
offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine
is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a
sincerely held religious belief may make a request for
exemption.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females,
minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability,
national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by
appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black,
Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of
opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We
encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to
thrive to apply for this role.
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