Jobs and Careers
CI

Senior Personnel Officer

City of Boston
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Feb 2025

About the role

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Senior Personnel Officer performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to general administrative personnel and payroll functions for the Human Resources Division.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the first point of contact for the Human Resources unit. 
  • Prepares correspondence, answers phones, and responds to the general public and electronic inquiries.
  • Prepares and processes various transactions and electronic forms relating to personnel actions, including but not limited to New hires, transfers, terminations, employee status changes, personnel orders, and budget amendments.
  • Prepares and processes payroll, and related transactions, including but limited to Payroll adjustments, absence management and timekeeping, etc.
  • Assists in the preparation and administration of leave accrual buy-back programs and buyouts upon separation from the department.
  • Responsible for managing various Payroll and Personnel databases, including Leave of absence tracking, Time and Attendance, and absence management, etc.
  • Prepares and disseminates attendance records and entitlement information.
  • Researches adjustments for sick, vacation, prior service, and personal leave balances, as needed.
  • Performs a variety of clerical duties for research and special projects.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

  • Applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in Human Resources, Payroll, or related office work.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite is required.
  • Strong word processing and database skills are preferred. 
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, interpersonal, and teamwork skills preferred. 
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are preferred.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

 

Criminal background check (CORI/SORI) is required.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/CC-15

Hours per week: 35

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

City of Boston

View company profile →