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The Department of State Police (POL) is the primary public safety agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Human Resources (HR) Unit delivers high-level support for the Department to effectively carry out its mission by providing quality customer service and support to personnel. POL is currently seeking to fill two Human Resources Manager positions, with responsible and motivated managers to oversee: Employment Services and Benefits Services. The respective managers will lead the respective unit staff to accomplish their work objectives and meet goals of the department, ensuring the delivery of quality customer service to employees and establishing and monitoring operational goals. The Managers are responsible for employees receiving the proper information on services; resolution to related issues and compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures that impact and govern employee benefits and employment health. Human Resources Employment Services Manager: This position will be responsible for oversight of unit activities which include, posting of vacant positions within MassCareers, conducting interviews, onboarding process, ensuring preemployment services are completed, such as background, drug screens and fingerprints, filling positions within the Human Resources and Compensation System (HR/CMS). In addition, the manager will utilize summary reports to track activities within the units, develop processes and streamline workflows. All work will require quality assurance reviews and quality controls to ensure consistency and accuracy. Human Resources Benefits Services Manager: This position will be responsible for oversight of unit activities which include, new employee orientations, employee benefits, retirement, disability, and resignation processing, work related injuries, fitness for duty requirement, etc. In addition, the manager will utilize summary reports to track activities within the units, develop processes and streamline workflows. All work will require quality assurance reviews and quality controls to ensure consistency and accuracy. The successful candidates will be diligent, engaged, inspirational leaders who are detail oriented and organized. Please indicate which position you are interested in within your cover letter. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of strategic and operational planning processes related to human resources, hiring guidelines, and employee benefits. Significant supervisory and management experience and leading a team of professionals Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. Ability to understand, apply and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs and tables, and of the methods of general report writing. Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations. Skilled in problem solving, consensus building, conflict resolution and team building. Ability to interpret policies and procedures when responding to requests for information. Skilled in the areas of process improvement and strategic planning. Strong written, oral communication and organization skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to manage time and set priorities and reach decisions under pressure. Experience with Commonwealth Systems, MassCareers, Human Resources and Compensation System (HR/CMS), Commonwealth Information Warehouse. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Executive Order #595:As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Human Resources* *Organization: Department of State Police *Title: *Human Resource Managers Location: Massachusetts-Framingham-470 Worcester Road Requisition ID: 230003VK