Human Resources Business Partner

Minuteman Senior Services•Burlington, MA

33d•$35 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Minuteman Senior Services is seeking an experienced and collaborative Human Resources Business Partner to join its People & Culture team. Reporting to the Vice President of People & Culture, this role advises managers and employees and supports employee engagement, talent development, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives across the agency. The HR Business Partner will work closely with the Vice President to develop and implement strategies, programs, and processes that strengthen the employee experience and support Healthy Workforce goals. The role may take ownership of key initiatives over time and help shape People & Culture practices. The position is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, is full-time, and offers a hybrid opportunity after an introductory period. The schedule is 35 hours per week. Compensation is $35.16–$37.91 per hour. The role has access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The employee must comply with Minuteman’s confidentiality policy, HIPAA regulations, and Massachusetts Executive Order 504.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in an HR Business Partner role or a similar position providing strategic HR support to leaders and employees.
At least five years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, performance management, manager coaching, workplace investigations, and talent development.
Demonstrated experience advising and supporting managers on people-related matters and building strong working relationships across an organization.
Experience supporting some or all of employee engagement, workforce planning, succession planning, learning and development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and Human Resources best practices.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and make sound recommendations that support organizational goals.
Must adhere to the organization’s confidentiality policy, HIPAA regulations, and Massachusetts Executive Order 504 in relation to PHI and PII.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification.
A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred.
Comparable experience under titles such as Human Resources Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources Consultant, or Organizational Development Partner.
Equivalent combinations of relevant professional experience, certifications, training, and demonstrated expertise will be considered.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers and employees.
Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and workplace concerns.
Support leaders in building engaged, high-performing teams.
Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and action planning.
Analyze workforce trends and recommend strategies to improve retention and the employee experience.
Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven workplace culture.
Partner with leaders to identify employee development opportunities and skill gaps.
Support career pathway, leadership development, and learning initiatives.
Assist with performance management processes and employee growth planning.
Participate in workforce planning and succession planning efforts.
Help identify critical talent needs and build internal leadership pipelines.
Contribute to organizational effectiveness and change management initiatives.
Conduct workplace investigations and support policy implementation.
Help ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices.
Adhere to Minuteman’s confidentiality policy, HIPAA regulations, and Massachusetts Executive Order 504 when handling PHI and PII.