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The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides the human resources and payroll functions and services to approximately 1,150 BPHC employees. This includes recruiting and retention, benefits, employee relations, payroll and oversight of policies and procedures. The Deputy Director will report to the Director and will assist the Director in providing leadership and direction to the day-to-day operations of the OHR. Specifically, the Deputy Director will perform the following duties:
- Assists Human Resources Director and staff in processing and working on projects related to, benefits, Leaves of Absences, workers comp, recruiting/staffing, reporting, presentations, policies and procedures, employee relations, accommodations and payroll.
- Supports BPHC’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and the development of a diverse workforce.
- Oversees and coordinates the distribution and tracking of new policies/procedures, information materials, annual flu vaccine requirement, annual residency requirement.
- Ensures consistent and equitable application of policies.
- Provides leadership in the change process, by influencing, championing and assisting department and organizational change initiatives.
- Ensures compliance and consistency with BPHC employee policies and procedures and is responsible for monitoring the Commission’s sick leave policy.
- Gathers, develops, tracks, reviews, and analyzes data and reports.
- Assists the Director with Performance Management.
- Assists with the development/implementation and administration of staff training on specific provisions of the BPHC policies and benefits programs.
- Provides coverage for when staff are out of the office.
- Works on special projects as assigned by the Director.
- Represents the department and serves as a resource by participating on various committees and attending meetings as necessary.
- Participates as a representative of HR in the Commission’s Strategic Planning.
- Work in a confidential capacity with the Human Resources Director and the Office of Labor and Employment. Use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions. May represent management in grievance and arbitration process, including but not limited to hearing and resolving grievances, and attending grievance and arbitration hearings.
- Identifies potential problems in the areas of employee performance, time and attendance, interpretation and implementation of policies and resolves and/or recommends solutions including the appropriate course of action.
- Works with Managers on corrective action; assist in developing and reviewing supporting documentation, disciplinary notices and performance improvement plans.
- Assists with workplace investigations, documentation, reports and corrective action plans.
- Represents the Commission at unemployment hearings.
- Attends employee disciplinary hearings as hearing officer or presenter and writes hearing reports as required.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
- Reviews accommodation requests and coordinates appropriate follow-up.
- Additional duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field plus five or more years’ experience as an HR Generalist or related experience OR BA/BS with 7 plus years’ experience in a generalist or related role performing the functions listed above. Significant human resources generalist or related experience may be substituted for part or all the degree requirements.
- Certification of SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred.
- Certification and/or experience in Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation training and investigating.
- Human resources experience in a public unionized environment preferred.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills required.
- Ability to make decisions in a variety of situations.
- Sound judgment, discretion and integrity.
- Teamwork skills, ability to respond to inquiries or complaints.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret policies.
- Experience working effectively with diverse groups.
- Prior supervisory experience required.
Additional Information
City of Boston Residency Required, A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for., Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification, The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply
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