Director of Benefits, Wellness, & HRIS

Boston, MA • Human Resources Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pmLocation: 434 Harrison Ave, Boston MA, 02118 Salary: $120,000- $140,000 annually (Salary range is depending on experience and relevant skill set)The role is hybrid 3 days on site with 2 days working remotely. Participation the HR Friday office coverage is mandatory (1x per month).Pine Street Inn began its journey in 1969, offering a safe alternative to the streets of Boston to approximately 200 men suffering from alcoholism.Since then, our comprehensive programs and services have expanded to include housing, emergency services, and workforce development to support nearly 2,000 individuals each day. Our mission is to end homelessness by making permanent housing a reality for all.SUMMARY OF POSITION:Reporting directly to the Vice President of People and Culture, the Director of Benefits, Wellness and HRIS is responsible for all the oversight and management of the employee benefits and wellness programs and the electronic (HRIS) and paper recordkeeping, of all employees and trainees. The Director will provide leadership and oversight in the development, execution and administration to the organization with a focus on customer services and delivering high-quality benefits and wellness programs to its employees. The Director will support, coach and provide general supervision to the Benefits department staff and will ensure that the benefits program is operating effectively and efficiently in support of HR department needs and in coordination with the finance department. Finally, the Director will ensure the agency is getting the best ROI on its systems including those for benefits administration, applicant tracking, employee file maintenance and payroll (in partnership with finance).While upholding the mission to the Inn’s guests, tenants, trainees, and clients and modeling the Inn’s Values of Accountability, Respect, Teamwork and Community; the Director of Benefits, Wellness and HRIS is responsible for ensuring that the Inn maintains an employee benefits program in compliance to all regulatory obligations, as well as offering the most competitive plan within resourcing limitations. The Director will support wellness strategy and program alignment with organizational goals. The Director will also insure correct, complete and accurate employee records are maintained according to compliance standards.RequirementsJOB DUTIES:REQUIREMENTS:Highly developed organizational and communication skills, including strong written communication skillsMust have superior judgement, and be able to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretionAbility to motivate othersDemonstrate solid critical thinking skills and the ability to independently problem solveAbility to organize and manage a heavy and complex workloadMust be able to develop effective relationships with various external partners to include insurers, brokers, consultants, software companies.Excellent analytical interpersonal and written communication skillsAbility to facilitate, mediate or drive difficult conversationsMust be able to adapt to competing or changing prioritiesMaintain commitment and passion to complete job responsibilitiesHigh degree of discretion and confidentiality with respect to sensitive personnel or employee personal mattersAssociate’s Degree or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR Benefits or certification, in human resources, business administration or related fieldBachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in human resources or a related fieldHuman Resources Professional Certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist or similar professional certificationMinimum of five years of progressively responsible human resources and/or benefit administration experience; or equivalent combination of skills and experienceExperience researching and implementing streamlined HRIS platformsStrong planning and organizational skills; superior interpersonal, verbal and written communications skillsSuccessful experience supporting a human/social service, academic department or business unitSignificant experience in all facets of benefits administrationStrong systems experience and ability oversee and ensure accuracy and timeliness in electronic data managementDemonstrated experience building strong partnerships with managers to deliver expert HR guidanceDemonstrated experience leading work groups and project managementExperience streamlining HR data such that it contributes to data driven decision making and evolves from paper to electronic processing.PREFERRED:Experience working in an HR department supporting programs servicing homeless or individuals suffering from complex disabilities and facing significant barriers to housingExperience supervising administrative or junior level professional staffExperience in change management or supporting an organization in evolution to enhance performance and driving individual and organizational performance improvementEEO Statement:Pine Street Inn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Salary Description$120,000 - $140,000