POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Human Resources (HR) Manager works within the Office of Human Capital and Transportation departments to provide Transportation with full functioning HR support. The HR Manager will support recruiting, hiring and managing within the department of Transportation. Under the supervision of the Director of Central Staffing, the HR Manager will support department staffing needs, including but not limited to: screening, recruitment, selection, onboarding, and transfers of all transportation staff. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Transportation, the HR Manager will also support the Transportation department with employee relations and employee training functions. The HR Manager will work most closely with the Assistant Director of the Monitor’s Unit, which comprises the largest portion of the transportation workforce, to proactively assess performance needs and implement actions that effectively develop and leverage organizational talent for all Boston Public Schools bus monitors.
The HR Manager will be expected to complete a high volume of transactional processes, own a high volume working group and must be able to form tight working relationships with district leaders. This is a self-directed role, and demonstrates independence and initiative. The candidate will be required to handle confidential and time sensitive information, often working with tight deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years of professional experience in Human Resources or related field
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment and facilitating new hire orientation
• Experience conducting workplace investigations
• Robust and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to act decisively
• Ability to multitask and meet important deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Flexible, adaptable, able to work under pressure and handle multiple and competing demands
• Knowledge of key strategies and trends in employee relations
• High professional standards regarding customer service and work quality
• Self-starter with a strong commitment to outcomes
• Motivated and ability to multitask
• Demonstrated ability to find solutions to difficult problems and issues
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Negotiating, teamwork, and conflict management skills
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local employment law (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA)

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Previous labor relations, bargaining union contract interpretation, and compliance experience preferred
• Mediation experience
• SHRM and/or HRCI certification
• Second Language Proficiency in (Spanish, Arabic, Haitian Kreyol, Chinese (Mandarin), Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese or Somali)
• Experience with Oracle (PeopleSoft) operating system
• Familiarity with mandated reporting requirements and guidelines
  TERMS: Managerial, C42.
  *This position is based out of the Bruce C. Bolling Building, travel may be required to the three bus yards, schools, and other destinations (as assigned by Supervisor), using a BPS company vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required.
  The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org