Senior Talent Manager

The Possible Zone (TPZ), a nonprofit organization, seeks an experienced Boston-based Senior Talent Manager to support our organization’s rapid growth by supporting our Talent Strategy and leading key aspects of the employee experience. The ideal candidate is innovative, detail-oriented, employee-focused, passionate about closing the opportunity gap, and has a strong track record of designing, implementing and managing total rewards programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent.

ABOUT THE POSSIBLE ZONE:

The Possible Zone is an afterschool program that uses entrepreneurship as a framework to close the skills and opportunities gap facing young people with untapped potential.

We guide students through a dynamic curriculum, including hands-on work experience and individualized career planning, to develop the personal qualities that predict future professional success.

In short, we believe anything is possible!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our Talent Team provides the resources, professional development and support all TPZ employees need to excel. A successful individual in this role will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing key components that shape the employee experience, including employee benefits, wellness, and recognition programs and practices. This person will also contribute to the DEI initiatives by carrying forth programming ideas from the DEI Committee. Reporting to the Director of Talent and in collaboration with the Talent Team,  the Senior Talent Manager will also be the primary resource for employee benefits and provide day-to-day support and administration in the areas outlined above. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Total Rewards (50%)

• Provide day-to-day administration of employee benefits, including health, 401K, leave administration, and wellness programs. Ensure all programs offered by Total Rewards are innovative and compelling with regard to trends, practices, and costs. Develop productive and collaborative relationships with our vendors across our benefit offerings, including managing the day-to-day relationships and problem-solving through challenges. Provide timely and practical resolutions to the Talent team or directly to employees regarding benefit issues or challenges raised. Manage the annual open enrollment for benefits, including project planning, employee communications, and HRIS system configuration. Ensure and achieve compliance with all federal programs. Manage leaves of absences accordingly.  Partner with the Talent Team to support employee on/offboarding communications and requirements (eg. benefits eligibility, COBRA etc). In partnership with the Director of Talent and Chief Talent Officer, support the implementation and management of compensation practices and procedures.  Assist in the development of tools and processes to better equip the organization to make informed compensation decisions that are responsive to the market. Other duties as assigned.

Employee Experience (40%)

• Using research and best practices, executes programs, processes and culture initiatives geared toward creating a high-performing, engaged workforce where every employee, student, and stakeholder feel welcomed and included as indicated by pre/post survey data.  Designs, implements and monitors projects and process improvement initiatives to create strategic HR value and enhance the employee experience by continuing to build on our culture to be more diverse, equitable, inclusive and a great place to work. Utilizes key metrics and measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and to support efforts to enhance the employee experience, as well as other key HR initiatives. Support initiatives aimed at building and sustaining a culture of growth, innovation, collaboration, and support.

HRIS Administration (10%)

• Serves as the main point of contact and system administrator for our HRIS platform (Worklio) including developing/enhancing education resources.  Identify and implement strategies to maximize HRIS platform for admins/employees.  Support bi-weekly payroll process, in collaboration with Positively Partners (payroll administrator)  to ensure accuracy of employee premium, deductions, plan eligibility, participation, calculations, etc. Communicate with leadership to process all new hires, terminations and ongoing employment changes.  Support management in accurate time-keeping records and approvals; troubleshoot with managers and Worklio/Positively Partners as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience, with a focus on total rewards management  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/projects in an entrepreneurial, quickly-growing organization Proven experience in providing excellent customer service Excellent problem solving and analytical skills required. Ability to maintain a high level of trust and integrity to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation. Must have excellent organizational skills and possess strong attention to detail, with a strong commitment to results Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills General knowledge of applicable federal/state laws and regulations related to labor laws and benefits administration Commitment to live the values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (see Statement below)

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience. TPZ offers a competitive total rewards package including compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

DEI Statement:

We believe every member of our team and student body deserves opportunities for growth, success and inclusion. We recognize that for many of our students, staff and communities, their life journeys run through oppressive structures and systems (e.g. classism, racism, sexism) — and that’s what makes our organizational culture and work so necessary and important.

We believe that diversity in perspective, backgrounds, ethnicities and lived experience is a strength, and from that strength, we can accomplish great things with the students we serve. Together as students, staff, organizations, communities, volunteers, and partners, we are intentional about creating safe spaces where all members can speak authentically and be themselves.

We are committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. As members of The Possible Zone community, our progression along this ongoing journey raises thoughtful questions, reveals biases, and opens conversations. We celebrate one another and are unified in our commitment to young people, excellence, and innovation. This work is our shared responsibility and our opportunity to welcome all members who share in our mission and strive to provide pathways that further prepare students in achieving their desired success.

COVID Vaccination Policy

The Possible Zone is requiring that all employees receive a primary series of COVID-19 vaccination as well as a booster dose. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen, and receives a booster dose when eligible. In order to be qualified for employment at The Possible Zone, final candidates must comply with the vaccination requirement or receive an approved exemption.

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More About The Possible Zone

The Possible Zone’s (TPZ) mission is to advance economic equity by ensuring young people develop the entrepreneurial spirit, skills, and networks to launch successful careers. Based in Boston, TPZ offers high school students a year-round, multi-year entrepreneurship program that includes project-based curriculum, STEAM education, hands-on work experience, and individualized college and career advising. TPZ’s young entrepreneurs launch their own companies, learn design and advanced manufacturing, intern with local companies, and map their postsecondary goals and plans. In the process, they develop career readiness, social-emotional, and technical skills, and strengthen their professional identity, preparing them to succeed in any future path they choose.

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