About Commonwealth Land Trust, Inc.

Commonwealth Land Trust preserves neighborhoods and prevents homelessness in Massachusetts by developing and managing over four hundred units of its own affordable supportive housing. Our innovative model – combining supportive services and property management under one roof – keeps residents off the streets and saves lives.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager will help to develop programs and processes that achieve a high staff retention rate. The position oversees recruitment process for new staff and is responsible for administration of full hire to retire workflows. This position is expected to have a positive impact on the culture of the company via sound hiring and onboarding practices, focus on training and development programs, and consistent administration of company policies and benefits; and will work to create a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and teamwork focused on positive communications. This is a new position in a growing company and will require some startup coordination. CLT is also supported in partnership with ADP for some workflows. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Essential Functions

• Posts open positions, coordinates with hiring managers screening applicants, and helps to coordinate interviews as needed.
• Manages new hire process and onboards new colleagues.
• Evaluates compensation strategies based on market research.
• Maintains staff files for new hires, policy sign-off forms, IT inventory management, term and other relevant paperwork, maintaining integrity and confidentiality of files and records.
• Coaches managers on performance and attendance concerns and helps to document them.
• Investigates staff issues, complaints, and conflicts and works toward resolution.
• Develops policy and procedures to better address staff issues, complaints, and conflicts.
• Manages employee terms and exit interviews.
• Provides benefits and leave guidance.
• Initiates and manages workers compensation claims and reporting.
• Manages unemployment benefits and claim reporting.
• Helps to identify training needs and coordinate training meetings; maintains training materials.
• Works with managers on performance management goals.
• Plans and coordinates staff activities and outings.
• Participates in project management with senior management as appropriate.
• Ensures regulatory compliance as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration with three or more years of professional experience.
• Understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with all stakeholders.
• Ability to organize, plan, and perform activities with minimum supervision to meet timelines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Adept in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Candidates with lived experience of homelessness, substance use disorder, or issues common to the client populations we serve are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $75,000 -$80,000

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours, in person.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and 401(k) with match, generous PTO plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Boston, MA 02120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person