Human Resources Specialist

Fenway Health•Boston, MA

52d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Fenway Health's HR operations, ensuring accurate data management in the HR Information System (HRIS), providing seamless payroll and benefits administration, and enhancing the employee experience through exceptional service and efficient processes. You will collaborate with team members, use HRIS and ticketing platforms to streamline HR operations, ensure that employee electronic files and documentation are organized and stored securely, process all vendor payments and liaise with the finance department to guarantee invoices are paid in a timely manner, and contribute to our culture of compliance and recognition.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related area or equivalent experience
3-5 years experience working in a Human Resources department
Experience with HRIS and payroll software (Paylocity preferred but not necessary)
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, and attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to prioritize work successfully and collaboratively in a deadline-based environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality and data integrity
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency.
Willingness to contribute towards Fenway's efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued.

Nice To Haves

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and wage laws preferred
Proven ability to work within multiple online databases simultaneously
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently