HR Benefits Specialist

Overview

The Human Resources Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is excited to announce a new role on the Benefits Team – the Benefits Specialist. This position will be based in Boston but will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

 

We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of

individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

 

Our Values

 

Courage   •   Accountability   •   Respect   •   Excellence

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT

 

CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation.  We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs.  It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values as we maintain a steadfast commitment to: (1) Ensure that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human differences and experience; (2) Provide a work climate that is respectful and supports success; and (3) Promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. CPCS leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion. The ability to achieve these goals with any level of certainty is ultimately the responsibility of each member of the CPCS community.

 

AGENCY OVERVIEW

 

CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing an attorney when the state or federal constitution or a state statute requires the appointment of an attorney for a person who cannot afford to retain one.  The agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters.

 

The clients we represent are diverse across every context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address. This reality creates a critical need for CPCS staff to be culturally competent and able to work well with people of different races, ethnicities, genders and/or sexual orientation identities, abilities, and limited English proficiency, among other protected characteristics.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 

The Human Resources Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is committed to providing excellent support and customer service for all our employees in a client-centered work environment characterized by dedication to the agency mission and a deep respect for diversity and inclusion.

 

We are excited to announce a new position within the HR Benefits Team, the Benefits Specialist, a key position in the Human Resources Department. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated HR skills and knowledge to support the overall employee experience at CPCS. The Benefits Specialist will act as the Department liaison with a variety of providers of state benefits and assist the Benefits Manager in overseeing all aspects of Leaves of Absence and Reasonable Accommodation process and lead other benefit administration functions. The Benefits Specialist will work closely with the HR generalists and will regularly communicate with CPCS employees as well as individuals in other state agencies and organizations.

 

The Benefits Specialist will report to the Benefits Manager. This position will be located in Boston but eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and at least four (4) years of human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills; and,
• Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

 

• Fundamental knowledge of a broad array of HR topics related to employee benefits, compensation, hiring, and onboarding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Windows, and the Internet; knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS preferred;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to