Onsite Requirement: 3 days/week onsite in Boston
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Human Resources, the Director, Employee Relations will lead employee relations efforts to enhance the performance of human capital. While upholding the mission of respect and care to guests, tenants, trainees, and clients, the Director of Employee Relations' fundamental responsibilities will focus on ensuring appropriate employee relations and HR support so that programs/departments meet annual organization and program/department goals. With a strong emphasis on performance management and policy adherence, the Director, Employee Relations will guide managers on policy interpretation, employee communications, and regulatory compliance. They will oversee the agency’s administration of leaves of absence.
Responsibilities:
· Advance programs’ and administrative departments’ performance through aligning strong employee relations support and programs, which will advance the work of the programs to meet organizational and program/department goals
· This role will be pivotal in supporting the work of all staff, with a particular focus on front-line staff. Your timely response to needs and assistance in addressing workplace issues will be crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our organization.
· Your role will be instrumental in advancing the adoption and use of Performance Management System by all programs/departments. Ensuring that the system’s structure and use are strongly aligned with organizational strategy and annual goals will significantly contribute to our success.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus on human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Human Resources professional certification (i.e., PHR, SPHR, SHRM- (CP)
- Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible human resources employee relations or generalist experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience
- Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Successful experience supporting a human/social service, academic department, or business unit
- Significant experience in all facets of Employee Relations and Generalist work
- Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships with managers at all levels of an organization to deliver expert HR guidance
PREFERRED:
- Master’s degree in human resources, business administration,
- Significant academic experience in psychology, sociology, or human services
- Senior professional HR or leadership certification
- Experience working in an HR department supporting programs servicing the homeless or individuals suffering from complex disabilities and facing significant barriers to housing, such as mental health issues, substance abuse, or lack of financial resources.
- Experience in change management or supporting an organization in evolution to enhance performance
Compensation:
$145-160k
Onsite Requirement: 3 days/week onsite in Boston
Pay: $145,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
Experience:
- Employee Relations : 8 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Boston, MA 02118 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02118
