Leave Administrator/Human Resources Manager - Temporary

JCC Greater Boston has an immediate temporary need for an expert Leave Administrator/Human Resources Manager! In this temporary key role, you will be responsible for providing critical support to our organization's human resources operations and initiatives. As a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the leadership team, you will manage HR policies and programs, provide guidance and support to managers and employees, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The Leave Administrator/Human Resources Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing and independently managing all aspects of the Leave of Absences process. This requires expert knowledge in the complexities of the concurrent leave provisions, including navigating the Mass Leave administration.

Additionally, this position will play a critical role in recruitment and talent management, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits administration, and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR with a focus on creating a positive work environment and fostering a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth.

The starting salary range for this position is $27.46 - $33.35 per hour. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity. This is a temporary part-time position (20-30 hours per week) expected to last 4 - 8 weeks, with the potential to grow into a permanent role.

At JCC Greater Boston, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community. We strive to provide a work environment that promotes wellness, work-life balance, and respect for all individuals. As part of our HR team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization and contribute to our mission of nurturing connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends. If you are a dynamic and compassionate HR professional looking for a rewarding career, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities

Oversees leave management and partners with managers, HR coordinator, employees, and other key staff to ensure practices are compliant with all complex and overlapping regulations and policies

• Ensure employees are well educated on leave benefits, including Worker Comp practices, State Leave benefits, and PTO policies and practices.
• Ensures leaves administration is timely and consistent
• Ensures managers and leaders are well educated on leave management standards of practice and are able to navigate leave protocols to reduce organizational risk effectively
• Leverages HR Coordinator support to ensure effective records retention

Drives and executes best practices in HR Management and supports managers in leveraging these practices to improve outcomes

• Create and update HR practice systems to improve service delivery and effectiveness
• Pays attention to areas where improvement is needed and works to drive change and shift practices to achieve desired outcomes
• With the Director, provides effective guidance and support to managers to effectively address employee performance and conduct concerns, attendance issues, leave of absence, ADA requests, WC, and other employment needs.
• Ensures broad access to policies, practice protocols, and resource materials
• Develops professional and useful resource materials that enhance employee knowledge and ability to implement and navigate protocols and practices to achieve desired best practice standards

Collaborates to address talent needs and achieve desired hiring outcomes effectively

• Collaborate with Director, Talent Acquisition Manager, and leaders/management partners to address talent needs through proven assessment and development techniques
• With the Director, gain insights on the functional depth of talent and participate in organizational team development; partner for effective job development
• Provides coaching/counseling to management partners at all levels to enable high-performing teams, including driving successful hiring and onboarding practices
• Take the initiative to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues
• Deal discreetly with highly sensitive, confidential written, electronic, and oral communications concerning staff, departments, and finances.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and progressive experience in Human Resources with 5 years’ solid generalist foundation. Human Resources certification and demonstrated working knowledge of/success in a non-profit environment a plus. Must have strong computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of staff and organizational work.
• Discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically; ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.
• Must display superb interpersonal and active listening skills; superb communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Outstanding project management skills from design to implementation, managing deadlines with great attention to detail and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships.

Physical Requirements:  Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities. Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc. Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.  This position is a hybrid position; some administrative duties may be effectively executed remotely, while others require an in-office presence.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Organization Information

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connection, learning and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey staff gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences of direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Benefits

A Great Place to Work!

JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues
• Team camaraderie
• How their managers treat them.
• Individual autonomy
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
• Pride in working for the JCC
• Program and service quality
• Holding ourselves accountable

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are committed to a culture where all our employees may thrive.

Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.