Senior HR Manager and Talent/Employee Development

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) in Boston seeks a Senior HR Manager and Talent/Employee Development to lead HR operations for selected client groups and to shape a comprehensive talent development strategy aligned with MassArt’s mission.

The role oversees onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and leadership development programs, partnering with leaders to build a sustainable talent pipeline and robust well-being initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Behavior, Management, HRM, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 4–6 years' experience developing and delivering employee learning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness programs.
• Experience implementing or managing LMS and learning technology platforms.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and workforce development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR operations support including changes, PAFs, onboarding, recruitment, and client support.
• Oversee onboarding using HRIS and ATS systems; manage hires, rehires, and contract extensions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; collaborate with payroll.
• Develop and implement talent development and leadership programs.
• Lead LMS implementation and ongoing enhancement; evaluate learning initiatives.
• Promote employee well-being initiatives and measure outcomes to improve engagement.

Skills

HR partnership

Project management

Facilitation

Communication

Analytics

Learning design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Behavior/Management/HRM/OD

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

ATS / Interview Exchange

Job description

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Job Description - Senior HR Manager and Talent/Employee Development (260007B7)

Job Description

Senior HR Manager and Talent/Employee Development - ( 260007B7 )

Description

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Position Overview

A primary focus of this role is to provide select HR partnership support, including employee lifecycle administration, recruitment support, employment documentation, and assigned client group consultation.

The Senior HR Manager and Talent/Employee Development Associate will also lead the design, implementation, and advancement of a comprehensive talent development strategy that supports employee engagement, retention, leadership growth, and organizational effectiveness in alignment with the institution's mission, vision, and values.

As a strategic member of the Human Resources team, this position leads learning and development initiatives, including leadership development, onboarding and professional development. The position partners with leaders and managers to identify organizational needs, develop impactful learning solutions, strengthen employee capabilities, and support a sustainable talent pipeline.

Bargaining Unit: This position is governed by Non-Unit Professional, NUP

Supervision Received: Associate Director of HR

Key Responsibilities

Human Resource Support

• Support HR operations, including employee changes, personnel action forms (PAFs), employment documentation, onboarding, recruitment activities, and assigned HR client support.


• Serve as contact in matters relating to recruitment and onboarding. Manage functions for the assigned departments, approve letters, review processes and serve as HR representative for assigned client groups.


• Maintain and facilitate human resource information record keeping systems.


• Responsible for new employee onboarding utilizing the Human Resources Information System(HRCMS), Interview Exchange applicant tracking system, and other MassArt platforms. Related work includes entering hires, rehires, and contract extensions into HRCMS.


• Prepares PAF's, letters, and other source documents to initiate payroll functions including but not limited to the onboarding of new hires, terminations, and all employee changes i.e. pay rates, titles, transfers, promotions, etc.


• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.


• Works collaboratively with the payroll department to ensure timely and accurate information is provided as it relates to employee actions.


• Complete employment verification requests in a timely, efficient manner.


• Assists with development and creation of processes and procedures that support College policies and goals set forth by the CHRO.


• Partner with the HR Assistant to curate and promote engaging employee well‑being initiatives across MassArt Connect's Benefits channel.

Talent Development, Learning Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness

• Develop and execute a talent development strategy aligned with institutional priorities and workforce needs.


• Partner with leaders and managers to assess organizational needs, identify development opportunities, and implement targeted learning solutions.

Leadership Development & Training Programs

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate leadership, management, and professional development programs.


• Develop and manage leadership development initiatives, including new manager training, coaching models, cohort-based learning experiences, and tracking institution-wide training program participation.


• Delivering training on topics including:
  
  
  • Management 101: New Manager Development
  
  
  • Workplace policies and compliance training
  
  
  • LinkedIn Learning and other professional development resources
  
  


• Develop a six-month new hire experience to enhance employee integration, engagement, and retention.


• Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Learning Management System (LMS).


• Design and facilitate holistic wellness workshops?covering stress management, mental health awareness, and work-life harmony?to improve overall employee engagement and drive healthy workplace culture.


• Evaluate and track wellness initiative outcomes through participant feedback and health metric trends, continuously refining curriculum to ensure high participation and alignment with organizational HR goals.

Learning Partnerships & HR Support

• Build relationships with internal and external learning partners, including LinkedIn Learning, AllOne Health, and other professional development providers.


• Evaluate learning resources and align partnerships with institutional workforce needs.


• Coordinate facilitators, vendors, and subject matter experts to deliver effective learning experiences.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Behavior, Management, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or related field.


• Demonstrated 4-6 years' experience developing and delivering employee learning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness programs.


• Experience implementing or managing Learning Management Systems and learning technology platforms.


• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and workforce development strategies.


• Experience partnering with leaders and managers to identify needs and implement solutions.


• Strong project management, facilitation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in Organizational Behavior, Management, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or related field.


• Professional certification in talent development, coaching, or organizational development, such as:
  
  
  • Association for Talent Development (ATD) / APTD or CPTD Certification
  
  
  • Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
  
  
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  
  
  • DiSC Training and Assessment Certification
  
  


• Experience working in higher education or complex organizational environments.


• Experienced 4-5 years designing leadership pipelines, initiatives, or talent development programs.


• Experience using data and analytics to evaluate learning outcomes and organizational impact.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and organizational leadership


• Learning design and facilitation


• Organizational effectiveness


• HR partnership and consultation


• Project and program management


• Change management


• Strong communication and presentation skills

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.


• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):

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.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Official Title : Assistant Director

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Oct 22, 2026, 6:49:11 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 90,000.00 - 95,000.00 Yearly

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