Job Description

Masis Professional Group is assisting our retail client in searching for an HR Organizational Development Specialist in Westborough MA who will also be involved in various HR tasks including succession planning as well as selected Employee Relations responsibilities such as handling employee leave situations including FMLA, ADA etc. Position is temp-to-perm with good potential to convert to permanent. Position is primarily onsite.

Starting Salary: $75,000 to $95,500 (annualized amount is paid on an hourly basis during temporary period). The higher end of the range will be considered for someone with at least 5 years of HR experience including Org Development and Employee Relations experience.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities

The HR/Organizational Specialist is responsible for providing HR service delivery to assigned store operations groups. This is a multi-disciplinary HR role which will focus on delivering services in the area of org development, succession planning, employee relations, and handling employee leave situations (FMLA, ADA, etc.).

• Working with line management, provide advice (coaching & counseling) on performance management to include employee relations cases. As necessary conduct formal investigations in response to complaints ensuring that management actions are in compliance with appropriate Company policy, state, federal and local laws. Record keeping of case files and coaching provided in the HR case management system.
• Participate in succession planning processes to develop talent bench.
• Help administer employee leave situations, ADA, FMLA, etc.
• Provide guidance to line management on HR policies and procedures interpretation. Respond to questions from team members and management while adhering to the HR Service level agreements with Retail Field Management.
• Deliver training on new HR processes, technology systems, and management practices and programs. Contribute to the development of new training programs and support new program roll-out initiatives.
• Regularly interfaces with District Managers, Stores Managers, team members and broader HR team.

Experience and Educational Requirements

• Minimum of 2 or more years of HR, Organizational Development, and/or Employee Relations experience
• 5 years of HR experience supporting a retail business is preferred but not required
• Minimum of an Associates Degree, but Bachelor's preferred and/or related HR certification is a plus
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment law
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in multiple HR disciplines
• Solid technical skills and experience in MS Office and web-based HR software such as HRIS, ATS, etc.

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