Human Resources Specialist

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist in the Human Resources Department!

AGENCY MISSION:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents.

Formerly known as the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), EOHLC works with municipalities, local housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and development partners to provide affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Human Resources Department is a customer service unit charged with overseeing and processing all agency personnel activities.  Customer service is an essential function of this position and all communications, oral and/or written are to be delivered in a professional and timely manner with a customer service focus according to all the established Secretariat operating procedures.

The Human Resources Department is dependent on all staff within the department assuming individual responsibility and working together as a team in the delivery of services.  The Human Resources Specialist is involved with all aspects of HR including but not limited to: classification, job descriptions for managers and union staff, recruitment, HR metrics and reporting, performance evaluations, employee recognition, staffing, benefits and leaves and payroll.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

1. Classification:

·         Collaborates with the HR Operations & Performance Manager to create, review and update job descriptions; conducts classification studies including desk audits, job analysis, and job restructuring.

·         Works with the Human Resources Division (HRD) to reclassify vacant positions or create new positions as needed following all the policies and procedures.

2. Recruitment:

·         Involved in the recruitment process, with a focus on candidate experience, enabling hiring managers to make timely hiring decisions. This includes coordinating offers, background checks and onboarding.

·         Participates in job/hiring interviews and attends job fairs on behalf of the Secretariat.

·         Creates and reviews requisitions in MassCareers; screens resumes for minimum entrance requirements; and reviews interview questions.

·         Makes salary recommendations to the Secretariat Human Resources (HR) Officer.

3. Consultation & Customer Service:

·         Develops collaborative relationships with department managers, coordinators, IT, and HR staff to provide guidance and support on initiatives including compensation, benefits, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, policy/contract interpretation, workforce planning, organizational charts, and employee development.

·         Answers employee inquiries and interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements as they apply to payroll procedures involving leave benefits, salary rates, step increase, etc.

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