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City of Boston · 1 month ago

Deputy Director - Human Resources

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

City of Boston is seeking a strategic and innovative Deputy Director of Human Resources to support the Director in managing HR functions. The role involves overseeing recruitment, retention, compliance, and employee relations while leading HR strategies within Boston Centers for Youth & Families.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director will help drive people strategy for BCYF

Assists with managing all department human resources functions, including recruiting, training, organizational development, and related areas in accordance with laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City rules and regulations

Manages department's compliance with the attendance, residency, and other policies, including medical leave, FMLA, ADA, and other human resource issues

Works closely with the Office of Labor Relations (OLR) to assist with representing the department in collective bargaining negotiations

Assists the Director and supervisors in a variety of employment matters in confidence. Represents the department in employment-related hearings, including unemployment, workers' compensation, and retirement board proceedings

Conducts workplace investigations, including intake, interviews, investigations, and reports in collaboration with department, employee relations, and labor relations staff

Investigates disciplinary matters and prepares warning letters, suspension notices, and hearing notices. Attends disciplinary hearings

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, guidance, and best practices pertaining to investigations, reports, and recommendations

Advises managers and supervisors regarding questions and concerns about employee issues. Updates, informs, interprets, and advises on collective bargaining agreements

Supports and works closely with employees who process the department's payroll

Manages the completion of hiring/promotion/termination documentation, budget amendments, job descriptions, and job postings; coordinates the approval process of newly created positions, oversees time and attendance tracking and documentation, including timesheets, eforms, etc.; processes salary adjustments and increases in a timely manner

Conducts new employee orientations and assists with all staff onboarding where applicable

Works within the guidelines of the department's various collective bargaining agreements and assists the City's Office of Labor Relations with research and grievance preparation

Represents BCYF at grievance hearings and dispute resolutions as requested

Maintains personnel records and official files, including attendance and leave records, medical records, and residency requirements

Prepares a variety of statistics and reports and drafts communications pertaining to human resources activities

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementSupervisory ExperiencePeopleSoft HRMSADAFMLAProject ManagementJudgmentWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Required

At least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid professional experience in human resources management, business or public administration, or related work, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity

Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures such as ADA, FMLA, worker's compensation, etc

Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals and small groups in front of large audiences at all levels of the organization

Ability to work independently under deadlines and with sensitivity to confidential matters

Ability to apply laws, rules, regulations, specifications, and standards in compliance with documented policies and procedures

Working knowledge of the PeopleSoft HRMS or similar Human Resource Management Systems

Position requires a high level of accountability and an ability to make critical decisions and work to ensure the success of those decisions

Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and time management skills

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the position

Boston Residency Required

C.O.R.I. Check Required

S.O.R.I. Check Required

Preferred

A bachelor's degree in human resources management, business, or public administration, or a related field is strongly preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience

Knowledge of the City's personnel practices and procedures is strongly preferred