Human Resources Project Manager

The mission of the International Institute of New England (IINE) is to create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. One of the oldest and largest human services organizations for New Americans in the region, IINE serves more than 4,000 people each year in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire. Our programs include case management, youth and family services, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), employment and skills training, and immigration legal services.

A dynamic, forward-looking, smart, and rapidly growing non-profit organization, we seek well-qualified, mission-driven and solutions-focused candidates who are experts in their respective fields. Successful candidates will join a committed team of professional staff and volunteers who are devoted to welcoming and serving new Americans.

Overview

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Human Resources Project Manager will support the strategic leadership and direction for the organizations human resource goals. Projects to complete will encompass a multitude of areas in human resources, including but not limited to compensation and benefits, manager training and development, employee relations, EEOC, DEIB, leave of absence, and human resources information systems (HRIS).

Working closely with the Talent Acquisitions Specialist, HR Coordinator, and managers, the Human Resources Project Manager is responsible for supporting the CHRO in developing and implementing new trainings and programs to meet the needs of employees and the organization. This position is to support project management and cover during leave of absences in the HR department.

The Human Resources Project Manager will work on a hybrid schedule with their primary location in Lowell but will travel regularly to all IINE sites.

This position is temporary and contingent on funding through October 31, 2024.

Position Title: Human Resources Project Manager

• Department: Human Resources

• Reports to: Cheif Human Resources Officer

• Supervises: N/A

• Status: Full-time; Exempt

• Job Location: Boston, MA or Lowell, MA

• Position Format: Hybrid

• Pay Rate: $75,000/year

Benefits:

Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including PTO time, sick days and twelve paid holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that IINE establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, IINE offers medical, dental and vision. Company-paid life insurance, company-paid short term disability (STD), long term disability (LTD), accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), other benefits including 403(b) with company match plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 403(b)-plan document. Other perks such as discounts through our vision plan, fitness reimbursement and more.

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Human Resources department in achieving its goals and transforming all projects department goals into executable plans, trainings, and materials. The HR Project Manager works closely with the CHRO as needed on strategic HR initiatives that include performance management, workforce planning, employee learning and development, and diversity.

Some of the responsibilities in this role include:

• Support the CHRO in managing the day-to-day tasks for each of the departments ongoing goals and projects

• Collaborate with the CHRO to prepare reports based on the needs of the organization

• Support the maintenance of DEI initiatives through trainings, materials, and events

• Update and manage the leave of absence policies and procedures for staff

• Act as a liaison between employee and benefits administration to provide consultation and problem resolution

• Collaborate and support with scheduling and delivering HR-sponsored trainings

• Establish trust and maintain professional relationships with all levels of employees

• Attend interdepartmental meetings with other managers

• Maintain and stay up to date with legislation changes and updates as applicable to HR processes

• Support and attend networking events and career fairs on an as-need basis

• Support the exit interview process, including conducting exit interviews and facilitating employment separation procedures

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational, strategic planning, project management, and communication skills

• Strong knowledge of labor relations laws and regulations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, ADP, and ClearCompany preferred

• Strong public speaking skills and ability to present and train large groups of employees at a time

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks at once with a sense of urgency, positive attitude, and efficiency skills

• Demonstrated commitment to IINEs humanitarian mission

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related fields preferred

• Minimum of 3 years HR Generalist experience required

• Experience working in non-profit or human services sector preferred

• 1-3 years of project management experience preferred

• HR Certification preferred

Work Environment Conditions

• Frequent interruptions from employees throughout the day

• Required office work environment, including exposure to bright, overhead office lighting as well as continuous work on a computer

• Ability to travel to each site required

• Requires occasional work outside of regular working hours to attend career fairs and community events

• Travel between sites and the ability to visit multiple sites in one day on a rare occasion

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Frequent typing and use of phone

• Occasional bending or squatting, reaching overhead, and reaching at or below should level.

• Occasional pushing or pulling of materials/supplies and occasional walking up/downstairs at recruitment or staff events.

• Seldomly must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. For example, in the case of lifting printer paper and/or materials/supplies for recruitment or staff events.

Covid-19 Policy

IINE does not require applicants for most positions to show proof of Covid-19. Some federal contracts, however, require IINE staff to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, and some immigration status adjustments, such as a Green Card, require proof of Covid-19 vaccination as well. Consequently, for some positions, IINE staff may be required to show proof of vaccination, and in others, IINE staff will be supporting clients who are required by law to have proof of vaccination in order to adjust their status in the United States.

US Work Eligibility Notice

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States, and IINE is unable to provide visa sponsorship in connection with this.