Senior HR Manager for Training & DEI Programs

The Senior HR Manager for Training and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Programs serves as a cross-functional leader in the Mass Gaming Commission (MGC) Division of Human Resources. This role manages and drives programs that advance the MGC’s goals and focuses on: Education & Awareness, Consulting & Coaching, Experience & Culture, and Community and Stakeholder Partnerships. The position will also provide Human Resources support to the Senior HR Manager in many areas of the HR practice including employee relations and strategic initiatives.

This role requires an effective communicator and results-driven program and project manager who can lead cross-departmental efforts to develop and maintain an inclusive, collaborative workplace, foster staff engagement and deliver programs to continue to build an inclusive culture at MGC.

The position monitors both internal equity and inclusion data points and practices, as well as external, at operator sites within the gaming industry. It is also responsible for the delivery, tracking and evaluations of required trainings, organizational learning programs and inclusion programs.

MGC’s Value Statement & Engagement Initiatives:

The MGC’s Core Values include “Fostering an inclusive culture at the Commission and among our partners in the Massachusetts gaming, horse racing, and sports wagering industry that reflects the diversity of the Commonwealth.” For more information, click here: Mission & Values - Massachusetts Gaming Commission

The Senior HR Manager for Training & DEI Programs leads initiatives internally that align with the Commission’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement and goals. Internal activities include, but are not limited to, providing resources for MGC’s vendor diversity spend, analyzing employee metrics and surveys, and ensuring hiring and retention practices are fair and inclusive. Along with delivering required training programs, this position will assist in driving the MGC’s DEI working group agenda, which enhances MGC’s culture with events and affinity group acknowledgments throughout the year. It also manages action items to address building culture and celebrating our own MGC workplace community. The MGC also relies on the Senior HR Manager for Training and DEI Programs to identify opportunities for professional development through business groups/association events and coordinate with outside vendors.

Occasional travel to the three (3) licensee properties: Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, Encore Boston Harbor Casino in Everett, and MGM in Springfield, is required.

Essential Duties:

·       Establish productive working relationships with MGC management and staff.

·       Manage all required training programs, track program evaluations and attendance.

·       Identify meaningful offsite/onsite organizational learning opportunities for staff/HR events.

·       Design a framework for leadership training for MGC staff, coordinate with external partners.

·       Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, industry standards and HR best practices related to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA), workplace engagement, equity and inclusion.

·       Develop recommendations for appropriate employee retention, engagement and well-being strategies, including surveys and feedback.

Internal Equity & Inclusion Duties:

·       Oversee/maintain employee diversity statistics and vendor statistics and create communications and initiatives based on this data.

·       Oversee recruitment statistics; recommend affinity job boards and other recruitment methods to ensure MGC is casting a wide net for diverse talent.

·       Working with the HR