Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Senior Personnel Officer performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to general administrative personnel and payroll functions for the Human Resources Division.

• Serves as the first point of contact for the Human Resources unit.
• Prepares correspondence, answers phones and responds to the general public and electronic inquiries.
• Prepares and processes various transactions and electronic forms relating to personnel actions, including but not limited to: New hires, transfers, terminations, employee status changes, personnel orders, and budget amendments.
• Prepares and processes payroll, and related transactions, including but limited to: Payroll adjustments, absence management and timekeeping, etc.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of leave accrual buy-back programs and buyouts upon separation from the department.
• Responsible for managing various Payroll and Personnel databases, including: Leave of absence tracking, Time and Attendance, and absence management, etc.
• Prepares and disseminates attendance records and entitlement information.
• Researches adjustments for sick, vacation, prior service and personal leave balances, as needed.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties for research and special projects.
• Performs related work as required.

• Applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in Human Resources, Payroll or related office work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites required.
• Strong word processing and database skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving, interpersonal and team work skills preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Criminal background check (CORI/SORI) Required.

Boston residency required.

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/CC-15

Hours Per Week: 35