AFFOA Hiring for Director, Human Resources Job at Cambridge, MA Full Time

The Human Resources Director will drive HR strategy for the organization, in collaboration with the Leadership Team. They will be charged with working to increase employee engagement and support professional growth and development for the team and will be an approachable advocate for employees. S/He will manage all aspects of the employee life cycle and ensure that the human resources programs and initiatives are cost effective and are appealing benefits to employees. The successful candidate will be comfortable being very hands-on in their day-to-day work – being both tactical and strategic in delivering and managing programs that mirror the employee’s needs but are cost effective for the organization. Successful candidate must be comfortable interacting with the Board of Directors, setting agendas for the Compensation Committee (in conjunction with the General Counsel and the CEO) working with the management team and employees at all levels in the organization. The ideal candidate will have 8-10years of human resources management experience in all aspects of the function.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer all human resource activities throughout the employee life cycle including, but not limited to compensation and benefits; employee relations, performance, and talent management; recognition and engagement; and professional growth and development.
• Own the talent acquisition efforts, in collaboration with hiring managers, hands-on full life cycle recruitment including development of descriptions, run the sourcing of candidates, and negotiating the hiring process. Lead the onboarding process.
• Manage all benefits and serve as primary plan administrator and for our Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Leaves, Vision, FSA, HRA, COBRA, and 401(k) plans. Provide counsel to employees as needed. Lead negotiations and approval of new plans
• Manage HR systems (iSolve, Clear Company, Fidelity 401(k) portal, AMR).
• Provide thought leadership with respect to people-related strategy to Management.
• Respond to employee needs in a timely fashion with compassion and empathy.
• Engender trust and serve as a resource to all employees and managers. Continue to evolve the organization’s human resource function and performance to meet the employee and business needs.
• Provide policy interpretation for Payroll/Benefits Administrator on employees requests.
• Partner with CFO on design and administration of benefits, 401K, payroll etc.
• Set the Compensation Committee agenda, and work with the Chair to set the HR calendar.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and laws
• Manage one HR specialist

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• 8 – 12 years HR management (generalist) experience preferably is a stand-alone small business but not required.
• Must display ability/experience standing on own as sole HR practitioner in the development of HR programs, policies and decision making, including annual compensation program.
• Experience hands on recruiting at all levels required. Technical Engineers a plus, not required. Experience with intern and Co-Op programs a plus also.
• Preferred experience with benefits analysis and renewals, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound and thoughtful HR advice and counsel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; must be able to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization.
• Proactive and creative problem-solver.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or related field.
• Experience developing Human Resource programs and policies, Talent Acquisition, and leading and facilitating organizational design issues.
• Experience working with highly technical professional staff preferred.
• Must display solid foundation in understanding in HR Compliance areas obtained through hands on day-to-day generalist experience.

Job Type: Full-time