Supports Adult Services leadership across Eastern Massachusetts by managing employee relations, investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, HR policy guidance, onboarding, separations, HRIS reporting, training, leave management, benefits, and related HR operations. Provides manager counseling, participates in unemployment hearings, and handles occasional on-call responsibilities.
Human Resources Business Partner
Full Time | Randolph/Revere
$80,000 - $84,000
May Institute is currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support the Adult Services Eastern Massachusetts Division by collaborating and partnering with Center Leadership to support business initiatives as it relates to human resources functions. Weekly day travel to Revere, MA and Randolph, MA as well as other programs within the Metro Boston area.
What You’ll Do
- Managing employee relations & engagement
- Guiding and counseling managers with performance management, conflict resolution, employee mediation, and HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Conducts investigations, reports findings, and makes recommendations to the supervisor and the center/dept. leadership on disciplinary actions and training.
- Participates in unemployment hearings as needed.
- Oversees the facilitation of human resources activities related to onboarding, document and file management, separation process, HRIS reporting, training, leave management, and/or benefits, as well as overall human resource support for the Center or (s).
- On-call responsibilities during non-office hours as needed.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- SHRM or PHR Certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive human resources experience in operations, employee relations, and employment law.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong workplace investigations experience required.
- Good working knowledge of labor and employment laws and practices.
- Attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to function independently and as part of a team.
- Strategic and innovative thinker who possesses the ability to solve complex problems for issue resolution; creatively and resourcefully resolve elevated issues while applying sound judgment and accountability.
Why Join Us?
- Compensation: $80,000 to $84,000 based on experience
- Generous Paid Time Off: Dive into relaxation with ample vacation time, 10 paid holidays. Plus, celebrate your birthday with a floating holiday just for you!
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Stay covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Investing in Your Growth: Level up your skills with paid training and certification opportunities. Support with continuing education/professional development.
- Support When You Need It: Access confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial Flexibility: Enjoy benefits such as a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), LTD and STD insurance coverage options, and voluntary benefit choices.
- Investing in Your Education: Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
- Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403B retirement plan with employer match.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of transformation? Join us and let's make a difference together!
May Institute Revere, Massachusetts, USA Office
Revere, United States
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