Human Resources Business Partner

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Work/life balance support

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support various HR functions focused on talent acquisition and workforce planning. This role involves partnering with management to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.

Applicants should have significant HR experience, especially in recruitment and a commitment to diversity. The position offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to influence the inclusivity of the workforce.

Qualifications

• At least four years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in HR work.
• One year in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity is required.
• Experience with talent acquisition and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to build diverse candidate pipelines.
• Serve as a liaison for hiring processes and guide hiring managers.
• Oversee recruitment of Resident Engineers.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Recruitment strategies

Workforce planning

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate degree in HR Management

Tools

HRCMS

MassCareers

Job description

Agency Overview

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.

We work with state agencies to create and manage forward‑thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero‑carbon future.

We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.

We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.

We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all citizens of the Commonwealth.

DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healey‑Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a key member of DCAMM’s Human Resources team, supporting a broad range of human resource functions with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition, recruitment, and workforce planning. This position partners with hiring managers and agency leadership to identify staffing needs, develop proactive recruitment strategies, and attract qualified candidates to support the agency’s mission and workforce objective.

The HRBP is part of a cross‑functional team committed to supporting work environments dedicated to the agency’s mission and promoting work/life balance. This position is eligible for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment and staffing strategies to build diverse candidate pipelines.
• Serve as MassCareers liaison and provide guidance to hiring managers and their assistants in all phases of the hiring process.
• Oversee the posting and filling of positions by clearly identifying the availability of positions and official titles commensurate with the intended duties and responsibilities for each request.
• Monitor the status of personnel actions relative to transactions generated through MassCareers.
• Conduct new hire onboarding at the agency level ensuring that new personnel are adequately informed of DCAMM and Commonwealth policies.
• Promote and attend career fairs throughout the state emphasizing contributions DCAMM makes to the Commonwealth and how to explore careers at DCAMM.
• Oversee recruitment of Resident Engineers.
• Process reclassification requests and appeals by reviewing duties and updating records in accordance with laws, policies and contractual requirements using HRCMS, OnBase, and other related databases to ensure accuracy and follow‑through.
• Process personnel actions (e.g., promotions, demotions, workers’ compensation, background checks, CORIs) by monitoring staff salary administration and updating records in accordance with laws, policies and contractual requirements using HRCMS, OnBase, MassCareers and other related databases to ensure accuracy and follow‑through.
• Serve as DCAMM’s agency coordinator for the statewide Performance Recognition Program; draft communications to promote the program, ensure eligibility of nominees, assist with the selection process and coordinate logistics for the annual DCAMM PRP event.
• Help support the Human Resources Director/Deputy Director in various aspects of human resource management and programs.
• Provide support to DCAMM business units for administrative HR functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in full‑cycle talent acquisition, recruitment, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated success developing proactive staffing strategies and talent pools and pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and proofreading.
• Previous experience with HRCMS & MassCareers.
• Previous experience with the EPRS and MassPerform process.
• Experience drafting Form 30’s and Management Questionnaires.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business software tools.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full‑time, or an equivalent portion of part‑time professional experience in human resources work, (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity; or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions listed below.

• I. An associate’s degree may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
• II. A bachelor’s degree or higher may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
• III. A graduate degree with a major in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Administration or Public Administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years for the required (A) experience.

Note: No substitution will be allowed for the required (B) experience.

First consideration will be given to those applicants who apply within the first 14 days.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact

Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Nancy Daiute – 617‑680‑3880. If you have questions about diversity, affirmative action or equal employment opportunity, please reach out.