HR Policy Manager

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Branch is seeking an HR Policy Manager to lead the development, modernization, and implementation of HR policies. The role will involve researching and drafting new policies, translating legal requirements into practical policy guidance, and ensuring policies remain current and accessible.

Requirements

• Lead HR policy development and modernization
• Research, analyze, and draft new and revised HR policies and procedures
• Translate legal requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and operational needs into clear, practical policy guidance
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing policies based on feedback from secretariat and agency HR, data, and best practices
• Ensure HR policies remain current and accessible
• Drive policy implementation and change management
• Lead the rollout of new and updated policies across executive departments, in partnership with secretariat and agency HR
• Establish and implement policy acknowledgment processes to promote awareness, accountability, and consistent adoption of HR policies across executive department agencies
• Develop communication strategies to ensure clear understanding and adoption
• Create supporting materials such as guidance documents, FAQs, and training resources
• Partner closely with the Office of Employee Relations during union negotiations related to HR policy
• Advise secretariat and agency HR
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR policy interpretation and application
• Provide guidance to secretariats and agencies on policy interpretation, implementation, and application
• Lead strategic projects and initiatives
• Manage C&C projects and programs from concept through completion
• Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Engage partners across HRD and other executive department agencies to build consensus and drive initiatives forward to successful outcomes

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits
• Employee benefits and rewards
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Customer-service-oriented state government
• Hybrid work policy
• Ability to work remotely on some days and in person on other days