Senior HR Manager​/Talent Business Partner

Senior HR Manager / Talent Business Partner

Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston – base pay range $119,000–$195,000 per year. Additional compensation includes an annual bonus. Hybrid work schedule with weekly in‑office expectations.

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Manager/Talent Business Partner provides guidance, counsel, and support to all levels and Bank functions on matters related to our ability to attract, develop, and retain talent to meet the Bank’s present and future needs. Specific areas of focus are Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Performance, and Employee Relations to support the achievement of the Bank’s strategic objectives. This role will infuse inclusion and opportunity in functional business practices, both of which are essential to optimize individual and organizational performance.

The broad scope of this role is comprehensive, with responsibility for and influence on all stages of the Talent life cycle from employer branding and initial candidacy through separation of employment for a highly qualified and committed workforce. The role offers involvement and ownership in a wide variety of projects and initiatives and exposure to many facets of our mid‑sized business.

We seek a digitally fluent professional who can leverage systems and tools to meet the business needs of our HR team, internal and external stakeholders.

As a player/coach, you will manage the performance and professional development of up to 2 direct reports. Core responsibilities position this role as a strategic driver of employee experience, not just a program administrator.

Anticipated Pay Range

The anticipated base pay range for this role is $119k – $195k.

All Bank full‑time positions are eligible to participate in our annual incentive program and our robust total rewards offerings, in addition to the base pay.

Specific Responsibilities

Holistic Talent Acquisition (may be up to 50% of the time)

• Oversee strategic staffing and recruitment activities, including employer branding, outreach, assessment techniques, and leveraging analytics to support the Bank’s business objectives.
• Lead the full lifecycle talent acquisition process in partnership with hiring managers, covering sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and hiring, with a focus on inclusion and opportunity.
• Manage the Bank’s applicant tracking system (ATS), data integrity, reporting, and stakeholder communications, own technology decisions and process workflows.
• Analyze recruitment, turnover, and workforce trends; develop recommendations and metrics for enhancing talent attraction, development, and retention.
• Oversee recruitment budgets and external resources (e.g., agencies, events, advertising), recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency, compliance and business results.
• Deliver effective onboarding for new hires and temporary workers, including pre‑hire tasks, orientation, and stakeholder feedback.
• Manage and coordinate the Bank’s Summer Internship program and lead or support pilot recruiting and pipeline initiatives.
• Represent the Bank at events and outreach activities to attract qualified applicants.
• Ensure that all recruitment procedures, processes, materials, records and reports meet legal, regulatory, and internal compliance and are implemented and documented appropriately either directly or through the supervision of direct reports.
• Support the Bank’s Workforce & Succession Planning efforts, as directed.

Talent Engagement

• Identify and execute programs that foster a positive work culture, including recognition systems, feedback loops, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Use surveys, pulse checks, and additional tools to assess employee sentiment and identify areas of strength and for improvement.
• Collaborate with HR and Bank leaders to ensure engagement efforts support organizational objectives and drive performance.
• Champion transparent, consistent messaging around engagement initiatives and organizational changes to build trust and move the needle.
• Promote and model inclusive practices that enhance belonging and engagement across the Bank.

Performance & Employee Relations

• Manage the Bank’s performance activities, communications and…