An agency on the move, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. Powered by a growing data-analytics discipline – and working in conjunction with municipalities, public agencies and the private sector – we’re finding new ways to improve the Bay State’s transportation infrastructure.

MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth.

MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Aeronautics, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Rail & Transit, and Planning & Enterprise Services. There are approximately 3,600 employees across the organization

As a team member at HR, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the agency at its most fundamental level: its workforce.

The Talent Acquisition team is in the process of scaling the organization by over 300 hundred employees in support of the Federal Infrastructure Bill. This is an exciting time to get in on the ground floor of this unprecedented growth. This position affords a generous remote work schedule as the Talent Acquisition team comes in 2-4 times a month (subject to change based on agency needs).

• Provide overall administrative support to the talent acquisition area, including maintaining and processing of documentation and records.

• Point of contact for on-boarding, including but not limited to initiating new hire process and orientation, and liaising with other departments to ensure a smooth transition.

• Manages posting positions on online job boards, school postings, Handshake and other appropriate platforms.

• Manage social media accounts and help develop content.

• Participates in and supports our employer branding efforts through strategic events, candidate engagement, and job fairs.

• Strategizes with TA / HR Teams to ensure a fluid student process, events, follow ups and information gathering.

• Respond to all Labor Relations and/or Public Information requests by providing documentation.

• Provide reports to Labor Relations to affiliate new bargaining unit employees into unions.

• Coordinate the hiring of temporary employees with the contracted external staffing agency.

• Coordinate the civil service hiring process for labor/maintenance positions.

• Support and maintain the transfer log in partnership with the HR Operations Service Center.

• Coordinate the participation of and meetings with external Talent Acquisition partner organizations.

• Conduct reference checks.

• Research, analyze, and prepare hiring statistics for board meetings.

• Assist talent acquisition staff by attending and giving logistical as well as administrative support for job fairs and collegerecruiting events.

• Assist as a team member on HR process improvement projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing or Communication

• Experience scheduling interviews or meetings

• Experience promoting on social media accounts

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.

• Experience with detailed reporting and tracking.

• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.

  
  

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

At least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional or paraprofessional experience in a human resources field such as classification/job analysis, staffing, Civil Rights, and diversity, test development and validation, labor relations, or benefits administration.

Substitutions:

A Bachelor's or higher degree may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.

One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of proportion of the requirements actually completed.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

• For questions regarding the job posting, email alaina.seitz@dot.state.ma.us.

• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.

• For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Heather Ulesoo – (617) 851-9447.

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

Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.