Senior HR Manager and Talent/Employee Development (Boston)

Company Description:Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs. Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.Job Description:Position OverviewA primary focus of this role is to provide select HR partnership support, including employee lifecycle administration, recruitment support, employment documentation, and assigned client group consultation.The Senior HR Manager and Talent/Employee Development Associate will also lead the design, implementation, and advancement of a comprehensive talent development strategy that supports employee engagement, retention, leadership growth, and organizational effectiveness in alignment with the institution's mission, vision, and values.As a strategic member of the Human Resources team, this position leads learning and development initiatives, including leadership development, onboarding and professional development. The position partners with leaders and managers to identify organizational needs, develop impactful learning solutions, strengthen employee capabilities, and support a sustainable talent pipeline.Annual Salary$90,000.00 - $95,000.00Hours37.5 per weekBargaining Unit:This position is governed by Non-Unit Professional, NUPSupervision Received: Associate Director of HRKey ResponsibilitiesHuman Resource SupportSupport HR operations, including employee changes, personnel action forms (PAFs), employment documentation, onboarding, recruitment activities, and assigned HR client support.Serve as contact in matters relating to recruitment and onboarding. Manage functions for the assigned departments, approve letters, review processes and serve as HR representative for assigned client groups.Maintain and facilitate human resource information record keeping systems. Responsible for new employee onboarding utilizing the Human Resources Information System(HRCMS), Interview Exchange applicant tracking system, and other MassArt platforms. Related work includes entering hires, rehires, and contract extensions into HRCMS.Prepares PAF's, letters, and other source documents to initiate payroll functions including but not limited to the onboarding of new hires, terminations, and all employee changes i.e. pay rates, titles, transfers, promotions, etc.Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.Works collaboratively with the payroll department to ensure timely and accurate information is provided as it relates to employee actions.Complete employment verification requests in a timely, efficient manner.Assists with development and creation of processes and procedures that support College policies and goals set forth by the CHRO.Partner with the HR Assistant to curate and promote engaging employee well-being initiatives across MassArt Connect's Benefits channel.Talent Development, Learning Strategy & Organizational EffectivenessDevelop and execute a talent development strategy aligned with institutional priorities and workforce needs.Partner with leaders and managers to assess organizational needs, identify development opportunities, and implement targeted learning solutions.Leadership Development & Training ProgramsDesign, facilitate, and evaluate leadership, management, and professional development programs.Develop and manage leadership development initiatives, including new manager training, coaching models, cohort-based learning experiences, and tracking institution-wide training program participation.Delivering training on topics including:Management 101: New Manager DevelopmentWorkplace policies and compliance trainingLinkedIn Learning and other professional development resourcesDevelop a six-month new hire experience to enhance employee integration, engagement, and retention.Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Learning Management System (LMS).Design and facilitate holistic wellness workshops?covering stress management, mental health awareness, and work-life harmony?to improve overall employee engagement and drive healthy workplace culture.Evaluate and track wellness initiative outcomes through participant feedback and health metric trends, continuously refining curriculum to ensure high participation and alignment with organizational HR goals.Learning Partnerships & HR SupportBuild relationships with internal and external learning partners, including LinkedIn Learning, AllOne Health, and other professional development providers.Evaluate learning resources and align partnerships with institutional workforce needs. xhyhwjd Coordinate facilitators, vendors, and subject matter experts to deliver effective learning experiences.Compensation details: 9 Yearly SalaryPI94031470b46b-38