Staff Associate/Human Resources Manager

Job Description :

The Office of Human Resources at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) invites applications for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Staff Associate / Human Resources Manager :

The Human Resources Manager supports the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) in the areas of Staffing, Professional Development and Employee Relations.

The HR Manager is responsible for all aspects of recruitment including job postings, staff searches and onboarding of new employees, with strong consideration toward building a diverse workforce reflective of our student body.

Employee Relations includes interpreting and administrating staff collective bargaining agreements (cba's). With the CHRO, supports the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs in administrating the faculty cba.

Contributes to maintaining positive employee relations. Advises supervisors on employee relations and disciplinary issues to ensure adherence to cba's and federal and state employment regulations.

Trains supervisors and employees in cba articles / provisions and other topics. This position may also assist with other areas of HR (i.

e. : special events and projects, etc.).

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Three to five years of HR experience with a strong emphasis on recruiting and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience with organizational sponsorship of visa and permanent residency processes preferred.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced work environment, managing stress levels with tact, maturity, and professionalism.
• Working knowledge of HR and other federal and state employment laws and applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and approachable presence.
• Strong project management, analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to working with a diverse workforce of a wide variety of ages, cultural backgrounds, and experiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems required.
• Union contract administration experience (interpreting and providing guidance) preferred.
• Human Resources Information Systems experience (i.e., PeopleSoft) preferred.
• PHR certification preferred but not required.

Additional Information :

This is a full-time, benefited, non-unit position. Salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts strongly encourages employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control recommendation is that everyone aged 6 and up should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they've received any original COVID-19 vaccines.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Barbara Chaput, Chief Human Resources Officer.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA / 504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Justin MacDowell

Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer

375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

Phone : (413) 662-5571

[email protected]

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424

Telephone : (617) 289-0111; FAX : (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172

[email protected]

Application Instructions :

Interested candidates must apply electronically and should submit a letter of interest and resume by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.