Assistant Human Resources Liaison

• Provide resources to bureaus and offices Personnel Liaisons (PLs) and Operations Managers, such as any compliance related guidelines to the HRCMS (MassCareers) and all aspects of the hiring process, including position development, approvals guidance, job posting, recruitment resources, candidate selection, interviewing protocols, hiring procedure and compliance.

• Collaborate with groups such as EOHHS Labor Relations, EOHHS-HRBPs, EOHHS Classification and Compensation, Data Analytics, Communications, to gather information and move projects through the EOHHS HR and HRD process.

• Participate and assist in a variety HR related projects and diversity committees with a high degree of confidentiality and complexity.

• Provide assistance with and maintain accurate records for actions with HR functions such as employee relations case resolution, employee leave and reassignment, hiring activities, reductions in force, service requests, etc.

• Act as Project Manager for various activities surrounding employee recognition, compliance tracking and audits, etc. Manage coordination, communications, and post-project debriefing.

• In collaboration with peer Assistant HR Liaison, attend regular meetings with PLs for progress updates, challenges, support needed and updated procure changes.

• Attend training and compliance meetings.

• Provide support and related training resources for hiring; work with the training team for hiring assistance at DPH Central.

• Monitor overall hiring process. Generate MassCareers reports including new hires. Promote job opportunities and connect interested candidates to job opportunities.

• Serve on EOHHS and DPH committees to represent HR Liaison team, including Diversity committee, Safety committee, etc.

• Serve as member of the Future of Work (FOW) team; assist with coordination of FOW town halls and trainings, and website management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior HR experience (in the capacity of Personnel Liaison, HR Generalist or HR Project Manager) working across multiple facets of Human Resources Experience preferred.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with people skills.

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Articulate, diplomatic, professional, and able to give advice and feedback that is constructive and helpful.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio and Taleo a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to easily flex style and/or approaches to successfully manage changes in priorities, deadlines, and workload.

• Ability to work with a high degree of initiative, resourcefulness, and autonomy.

• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement initiatives.

• Understanding of diversity and the importance/ commitment to shaping and developing a positive, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work culture.

MA Department of Public Health Overview:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high-quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. According to comparative analyses, Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states, but we still face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious diseases, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

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Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at Ext. #2.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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