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Human Resources Manager
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday
Work Site: HFHGB Mass Ave office Tuesday through Thursday, with availability to travel as needed
to construction sites and ReStore locations, remote work opportunity on Mondays and Fridays
Do you have experience as a one-person HR department?
Are you excited to build an HR function as the first HR professional in-house?
Are you drawn to a compelling mission and a hybrid work schedule?
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, at 40 employees and growing, is hiring their first Human
Resources Manager. Youll be taking over the following key responsibilities from the Director of
Operations and an external Human Resources consultant, with continuing support from the
consultant on high-level projects and some administrative support:
Update Employee Handbook and develop other human resources policies as needed.
Coordinate all recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities.
Administer bi-weekly and year-end payroll functions. Maintain employee information in
payroll/HR system.
Assess organizations training needs, including mandated training, coordinate internal and
external training, and ensure that all required trainings are completed.
Create and update job descriptions, maintain and update performance review process, and
train and coach supervisors in performance management.
Maintain and update compensation policy and structure and coordinate all compensation
decisions with senior leadership.
Develop career paths, succession plans, and employee development plans; collaborate
with executive team to plan changes in organizational structure to meet business needs.
Coordinate terminations, resignations, and leaves of absence. Work with managers to
resolve performance issues. Respond to employee questions and grievances.
Oversee employee events and internal newsletter. Plan and implement other employee
relations programs.
Manage all benefit programs. Coordinate plan design decisions, vendor selection, and
open enrollment. Coordinate with Finance Department regarding tax and audit
requirements.
Work with Safety Officer to plan and implement safety programs. Coordinate workers
compensation program.
Act as primary liaison to Insperity (professional employer organization) regarding system
setup and maintenance.
Develop departmental budget and assist other managers with human resources-related
budget elements.
We recognize that job-related experience can come in many forms, and we take a broad look at the
experience of each applicant. With that said, our ideal candidate will have most or all of the
following qualifications:
Minimum five years experience in human resources, including the full range of human
resources functions.
Minimum two years experience as solo or primary Human Resources manager.
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Nonprofit experience preferred; construction and/or retail experience helpful.
Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, business, psychology, or related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, and project
management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and payroll/HRIS software.
Commitment to HFHGB mission, vision, and core values.
Ability to travel to all HFHGB work sites, including office, construction sites, and ReStore
locations.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston provides a competitive pay and benefits package, a
supportive environment, and room to grow with this growing organization.
Please send your resume to [email protected]. For priority attention, please provide a
cover letter and salary expectations.
About Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston:
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is dedicated to building simple, low-cost homes in
partnership with low-moderate income families who need decent and affordable housing. We
believe homeownership is a transformational tool in promoting equity and helping families and
communities maintain stability. Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is an independent affiliate of
Habitat for Humanity International.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is committed to creating a diverse workplace environment
and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, age, physical or mental
disability, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by
law.
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday
Work Site: HFHGB Mass Ave office Tuesday through Thursday, with availability to travel as needed
to construction sites and ReStore locations, remote work opportunity on Mondays and Fridays
Do you have experience as a one-person HR department?
Are you excited to build an HR function as the first HR professional in-house?
Are you drawn to a compelling mission and a hybrid work schedule?
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, at 40 employees and growing, is hiring their first Human
Resources Manager. Youll be taking over the following key responsibilities from the Director of
Operations and an external Human Resources consultant, with continuing support from the
consultant on high-level projects and some administrative support:
Update Employee Handbook and develop other human resources policies as needed.
Coordinate all recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities.
Administer bi-weekly and year-end payroll functions. Maintain employee information in
payroll/HR system.
Assess organizations training needs, including mandated training, coordinate internal and
external training, and ensure that all required trainings are completed.
Create and update job descriptions, maintain and update performance review process, and
train and coach supervisors in performance management.
Maintain and update compensation policy and structure and coordinate all compensation
decisions with senior leadership.
Develop career paths, succession plans, and employee development plans; collaborate
with executive team to plan changes in organizational structure to meet business needs.
Coordinate terminations, resignations, and leaves of absence. Work with managers to
resolve performance issues. Respond to employee questions and grievances.
Oversee employee events and internal newsletter. Plan and implement other employee
relations programs.
Manage all benefit programs. Coordinate plan design decisions, vendor selection, and
open enrollment. Coordinate with Finance Department regarding tax and audit
requirements.
Work with Safety Officer to plan and implement safety programs. Coordinate workers
compensation program.
Act as primary liaison to Insperity (professional employer organization) regarding system
setup and maintenance.
Develop departmental budget and assist other managers with human resources-related
budget elements.
We recognize that job-related experience can come in many forms, and we take a broad look at the
experience of each applicant. With that said, our ideal candidate will have most or all of the
following qualifications:
Minimum five years experience in human resources, including the full range of human
resources functions.
Minimum two years experience as solo or primary Human Resources manager.
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Nonprofit experience preferred; construction and/or retail experience helpful.
Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, business, psychology, or related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, and project
management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and payroll/HRIS software.
Commitment to HFHGB mission, vision, and core values.
Ability to travel to all HFHGB work sites, including office, construction sites, and ReStore
locations.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston provides a competitive pay and benefits package, a
supportive environment, and room to grow with this growing organization.
Please send your resume to [email protected]. For priority attention, please provide a
cover letter and salary expectations.
About Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston:
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is dedicated to building simple, low-cost homes in
partnership with low-moderate income families who need decent and affordable housing. We
believe homeownership is a transformational tool in promoting equity and helping families and
communities maintain stability. Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is an independent affiliate of
Habitat for Humanity International.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is committed to creating a diverse workplace environment
and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, age, physical or mental
disability, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by
law.