Job Description
Location :
East Boston, MA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
FY2025-00078
Department:
Human Resources
Division:
Human Resources
Opening Date:
12/10/2024
ABOUT US
The Massachusetts Port Authority is
Powering What's Possible™
for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo and cruise ships safely, efficiently and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region's economy. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and being good neighbors, we achieve results that positively impact the people and businesses of New England.
Massport Human Resources is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous growth while driving business success. Our mission is to support our organization's goals by strategically aligning human capital with our vision, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, and ensuring fairness, equity, and compliance in all employment practices. We are committed to providing innovative HR solutions that empower our employees to achieve their fullest potential and contribute to the overall success of Massport. Through data-driven decision-making, collaboration, and a strong commitment to our values, we strive to create an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to make a positive impact on our community and the world, thereby enhancing Massport's competitive advantage, growth, and sustainability.
ABOUT YOU
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief People Officer acts as a strategic advisor to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Executive Director and Executive Management in developing, implementing and maintaining Massport's strategic plan for human resources to support the organization's mission and vision. Oversees all Human Resources functions to include talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee experience, employee development and training, benefits administration, reward and recognition programs, employee retention, employee engagement, employee relations, compensation, succession planning, performance management, leave management, policy development, work/life balance programs (health/wellness), compliance, records retention, HRMS and time & attendance systems, retiree benefits, employee communications. Serves as a change agent and leader in process improvement to support the Authority's goals and objectives. Collaborates closely with Departments of Labor Relations and Diversity Equity & Inclusion on people-related matters.
The Chief People Officer's primary accountabilities include:
Talent acquisition
Workforce planning
Employee experience
Employee development and training
Benefits administration
Reward and recognition programs
Employee retention and engagement
Employee relations
Compensation
Succession planning
Performance management
Leave management
Policy development
Work/life balance programs (health/wellness)
Compliance, records retention, HRMS and time & attendance systems
Retiree benefits
Employee communications
The Chief People Officer currently has three direct reports including:
Deputy Director, Human Resources
Deputy Director of Organizational Development and Employee Relations
Assistant Director of Benefits and Wellness/HRMS
WHAT YOU OFFER
Required Qualifications & Experience:
10-15 years of broad-based Human Resources experience, with a minimum of 7 years in a senior Human Resources role.
Minimum Education Required:
Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred. SHRM-SCP or HCRI SPHR certification required. Additional certifications from accredited university programs or recognized HR institutions preferred.
To Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter to ADK: Attn: Gale LaRoche, Ph.D., J.D., SHRM-SCP at or to Christine Santiago, SHRM-SCP at
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The initial close date for the search is Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Massport reserves the right to accept additional submissions after the closing date.
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WHAT WE OFFER
Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. Further, Massport is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.
What we believe in:
Work/life balance
Supporting the people and businesses of New England
A supportive and inclusive culture
Achieving results and having positive impact
Opportunities for growth
Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
Protecting the environment
*Click here for information on our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages.
We're a world-class organization of people moving people and goodsconnecting Massachusetts and New England to the world safely, securely, and efficiently, with a commitment to sustainability, our neighboring communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.
We provide comprehensive compensation and benefits packages*:
•Health, dental, vision, life insurance
•Disability insurance
•Flexible work arrangements
•Vacation time, sick time, personal days
•12 Holidays per year
•Massport Retirement Plan (Pension)
•Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) with employer match
•SMART Plan retirement plan advisor/financial planning
•Discounted MBTA passes
•Public service loan forgiveness program for federal student loans
•Professional development programs
•Mentorship program
•Adoption assistance
•Paid parental leave
•Employee assistance program
•Employee recognition programs
•Employee resource groups
•Flexible spending accounts
•Wellness programs
•Community engagement
•Volunteer opportunities
•On-site employee parking
•Bike racks
•Electric car charging stations
•Mother's suite for new/nursing mothers
*Benefits may vary by position and/or location.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.
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