Deputy Director of Human Resources - Massachusetts State Senate

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Job Description - Deputy Director of Human Resources - Massachusetts State Senate (250006QQ)

The Deputy Director of the Senate Office of Human Resources (HR) plays a key leadership role in the Senate Office of Human Resources, supporting the Director of Senate Human Resources in implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs and in managing the HR staff. This position ensures compliance with applicable laws, procedures, and Senate HR policies, enhances employee relations and experience, and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative, forward thinking, and responsive leadership in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and management of the Senate’s human resources operations, programs, and services.
• Assist the Director in developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Supervise, as assigned by the Director, day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, procedures, and Senate HR policies.
• Provide guidance to the Director and the Senate President’s Office on applicable laws, best practices, training, and risk mitigation, working with the Office of Senate Counsel.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop HR staff.
• Oversee and participate in key HR operations, including, but not limited to, talent acquisition, DEI training programs, payroll, benefits and expense reimbursement operations, job classification and compensation systems, and development of training and professional development programs.
• Work with the State Comptroller’s Office on payroll and benefits related matters and coordinate between the Senate and HR counterparts in the House and certain state agencies.
• Serve as a Leave Administrator with the Department of Family and Medical Leave, reviewing and approving employee applications for medical and bonding leave and providing guidance to Senate employees on medical and bonding leave.
• Participate in the exit process with separating employees, analyze related data, and make recommendations to the Director and the Senate President’s Office.
• Analyze HR metrics and collaborate with the Senate President’s Office to provide insights supporting data-driven decision-making and recommendations on the Senate classification and compensation system and continuous improvement to HR information systems.
• Act as an advisor and business partner to managers and support all employees in HR-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with the Senate’s payroll internal controls and update internal controls, as needed.
• Conduct investigations of work performance, employee conduct, and violations of Senate policies and handle terminations at the direction of the Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, including participating in research, special projects, and related responsibilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The Senate’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of state employee benefits for eligible employees including, but not limited to : 75% state-paid medical insurance premium; reasonable group dental and vision plans; flexible spending accounts and dependent care assistance programs; low-cost life insurance; retirement savings options; 12 paid holidays per year and competitive sick, vacation, and personal time; Senate-sponsored parental leave; tuition benefit for employees and spouses at state colleges and universities; long-term disability and extended illness program participation options; employee assistance programs; professional development opportunities; and public service student loan forgiveness programs.

The Massachusetts Senate is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, military, and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the diverse commonwealth we serve, and women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Official Title : Deputy Director

Job Posting : Sep 18, 2025

Number of Openings : 1

Salary : 113,353.00 - 143,759.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Kathryn Bethea Rivera - 6177221212

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