HR Manager
The Human Resource Manager will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the HR Department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in HR and the front desk.
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Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
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Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
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Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
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Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
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Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
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Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
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Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
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Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
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Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
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Develops and implements departmental budget.
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Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
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All other assigned duties.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
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Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
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Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
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At least five years of human resource management experience required.
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SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or PHR highly preferred.
Must be able to travel to our locations in Quincy, Randolph and Weymouth. Also must be able to pass a background check with fingerprinting as you will be working in a building with children.
* All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.
Mission
South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.
Four core goals form the foundation of our work:
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Enable parents to work
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Help each child reach their full development potential
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Facilitate positive youth development
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Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure
At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.