Human Resources Manager

At the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), we provide the factual foundation for data-driven health care interventions. CHIA is an independent state agency whose work is trusted by policymakers, health care leaders, and researchers alike to craft policies that improve the quality and equity of care, while keeping costs affordable for Massachusetts families. By joining CHIA, you'll develop and lead initiatives to support our goal of being a great place for all employees to work and build a career.   

As a member of the Human Resources and People Operations Team, your work directly supports agency employees and their efforts to improve the health care system, support the development of data-driven policies that aim to improve the quality and equity of care, while keeping costs affordable for Massachusetts families.  

At CHIA, we foster a flexible, collaborative environment, offering a hybrid model that balances in-person and remote work. Our hybrid approach allows you to work alongside your colleagues in our vibrant Boston office at 501 Boylston Street for at least two designated days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on others.  

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead and oversee key functions and programs within our dynamic team at CHIA. As the Human Resources Manager, you will have the opportunity to:  

1. Drive Effective Performance Management: Harness your expertise in performance, people, and project management to serve as the agency’s lead on the Mass Perform performance management system for managers and bargaining unit employees. Partner with managers to ensure consistency, maximum benefit, and alignment with agency goals at every step in the process. 

2. Lead Classification: Utilize your classification, management, and labor relations expertise to lead position classification.  

3. Lead initiatives: Partner with the Chief People officer and agency colleagues to lead HR and People Operations initiatives that support Agency and business unit priorities.  

4. Champion Diversity Equity Inclusion. Demonstrate your commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion through day-to-day work and in supporting agency initiatives.  

Here are the important qualifications we are looking for:  

• Effective Communication: Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to utilize multiple communication channels to meet your objectives effectively.  

• Attention to Details: Use your drive for the details to produce meticulous and high-quality work, meet deadlines, track important information, and achieve and measure results.  

• Proven Performance Management Leader: Demonstrate an ability to lead and maximize performance management programs. Experience with the Commonwealth’s My Path system is a plus.  

• HR Expertise: Have at least 5 years of human resources experience, including 3 years of direct experience with position classification.  Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.  

• Integrity and Commitment to the Mission: CHIA’s success hinges on the integrity of our staff and the work product we deliver. As a leader on the HR team, your commitment to employee confidentiality and privacy is critical.   

• Educational Foundation: Possess a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and or SHRM certification preferred. 

We value the talent and expertise you bring to the table, so we offer a competitive salary range of $110,000-$125,000 annually for this position.  

CHIA may adjust title, responsibilities, and salary depending on the experience and expertise of the individual selected. 

Apply now and be part of our transformative journey at CHIA! 

Together, let's embark on a journey of meaningful impact in health care. We invite you to take a chance on CHIA, where your expertise will support our goal of being a great place for all employees to work and build a career.   

Likewise, we're eager to take a chance on you - to welcome a dedicated professional who shares our passion for making a difference. Join us in this collaborative endeavor, where we'll forge new paths, innovate, and lead the way toward a stronger Commonwealth.  

CHIA may adjust title, responsibilities, and salary depending on the experience and expertise of the individual selected. 

Total Compensation: 

At CHIA, we value the diverse needs and circumstances of our employees. We believe in fostering a flexible and collaborative work environment that promotes work-life balance.  

We have implemented a hybrid model that combines the benefits of in-person and remote work opportunities. You’ll work in person with your teammates on two designated days per week at our office at 501 Boylston Street, Boston, with the flexibility to work remotely on the other days. We provide accessible and inclusive work arrangements that support our employees’ well-being and productivity.   

Comprehensive 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.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

• CHIA offers agency-specific flexible work and IT arrangements.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.