Job Description

　　About MassDOT

　　An agency on the move, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. Powered by a growing data-analytics discipline - and working in conjunction with municipalities, public agencies, and the private sector - we're finding new ways to improve the Bay State's transportation infrastructure.

　　MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth.

　　MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Aeronautics, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Rail & Transit, and Planning & Enterprise Services. We are an organization of over 4,000 and growing.

　　Position Summary

　　The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Human Resources (HR) for an assigned division or business unit. The HRBP serves as a strategic partner to key business leaders, providing insight on opportunities to leverage people to meet organizational objectives. The HRBP coordinates with relevant HR units and shared services departments to influence departmental policy to support HR-related business initiatives.

　　This role supports the strategic and operational HR needs of the Highway Division Headquarters, which consists of 12 departments and nearly 800 employees.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Leverages a deep understanding of the business strategy to provide expert insight. Influences division/business unit management on all aspects of people management, focusing on performance management; talent management; succession planning; organization development and effectiveness; and employee productivity.Designs and implements retention plans and workforce strategies. Manages and recommends improvements to goal setting within the unit; performance management processes; and learning and development programs. Ensures progress on employee-related issues to contribute to MassDOT's "best places to work" initiatives.Develops organizational capability for the assigned division/business unit. Leads talent review/succession plan program for the assigned division/business unit and ensures that follow up actions are implemented to develop leaders and upgrade talent. In partnership with other HR units, develops talent acquisition strategies that align to division/business unit needs.Develops and implements best in class HR practices across the division/business unit to support business objectives, strategic priorities, and department philosophy.Monitors and ensures compliance with HR policies and procedures; collective bargaining agreements; and employment law.Identifies, develops, and implements HR programs that support business objectives and key performance priorities of assigned division/business unit.Leverages HR resources to respond to issues relevant to the division/business unit. Gathers data, information, and feedback to influence continuous improvement of HR service delivery and align HR support models to match business and employee needs. Develops and implements HR metrics and reporting to facilitate decision making.Represents the business interests of the assigned division/business unit and coordinates with HR and other shared services departments in the development of HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, and other labor agreements. Works with business leaders to facilitate the adoption of such policies and agreements.Participates in rollouts of HR projects representing the division/business unit's business and HR needs. Supports key change management needs and the development of a high-performance culture. Responsible for organizational development; change management; leadership development; diversity; and the associated enhancement of performance of the unit.Participates in relevant leadership team meetings to develop operating plans, and ensure that the unit has the people, organizational alignment, and culture to enable it to execute effectively to meet near-term and long-range goals.Provides coaching to business leaders on core managerial skills.Pro-actively identifies key business issues and the related people, organizational and cultural implications. Monitors external market trends relative to talent issues across the division/business unit and demonstrates proactive efforts to address emerging HR issues.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelors or Master's Degree with a major in business administration, business management or a related field.Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant HRBP experience.HR professional certification(s) and/or Project Management certification.Excellent collaboration and team building skills.Demonstrated written communication skills.Strong verbal communication and listening skills.Demonstrated analytical skills.Demonstrated problem solving skills.Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.Possess flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.Excellent organizational skills.Maintains a high degree of professionalism.Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.Ability to inspire and develop staff.Other: Demonstrated strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, including people development, objective setting, and measurement skills.Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Entrance Requirements

　　First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

　　All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

　　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.

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　　• For questions regarding the job posting, please email Heather Sweeney at [email protected].

　　• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.

　　• For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call Diversity Officer, Derrick Mann at 857-368-8541.

　　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.