Director of Employment Practices and Wor

High Point & Affiliated Organizations; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is seeking a skilled HR leader in Massachusetts to manage employment law compliance, policy governance, and overall HR program integrity. This role will coordinate with leadership to ensure adherence to regulations and best practices across the organization.

The position requires a Juris Doctor or equivalent legal education with at least seven years of progressively responsible HR experience, including employee relations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible HR experience, including employee relations and compliance.
• Experience supervising HR staff is required.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain employee handbooks and HR policies.
• Lead HR workflow audits and report findings to senior leadership.
• Oversee workplace investigations and ensure impartial processes.
• Provide guidance to managers on policy interpretation and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Employment law

HR compliance auditing

Employee relations

Policy administration

Investigations

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal education

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Employment Law And Workplace

Compliance Serve as the organization's primary Human Resources resource for employment law compliance and best employment practices. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend policy and procedural updates to maintain compliance. Interpret employment laws and organizational policies to provide guidance to managers and leadership. Collaborate with legal counsel on complex employment matters, litigation support, and regulatory inquiries as appropriate. Develop, revise, and maintain employee handbooks, HR policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance documentation.

Human Resources Workflow Auditing

Develop and implement an ongoing audit program for Human Resources processes and workflows. Evaluate HR operations to ensure consistency, legal compliance, and adherence to organizational policies. Audit recruitment, onboarding, personnel file management, employee classifications, leave administration, performance documentation, disciplinary actions, separations, records retention, and

Other HR Functions. Identify Process Gaps, Compliance Risks,

inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Develop corrective action plans and monitor implementation to ensure sustainable process improvements. Prepare audit findings, compliance reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.

Employee Relations and Workplace Investigations

Oversee workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct. Ensure investigations are conducted impartially, confidentially, and in accordance with legal and organizational requirements. Provide guidance to managers regarding employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, performance management, and corrective actions. Recommend solutions that balance organizational objectives with legal compliance and employee engagement.

Policy Development and Risk Management

Develop and implement Human Resources policies and procedures that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Conduct periodic reviews of HR policies and practices to identify organizational risks. Recommend policy revisions to improve efficiency, reduce liability, and strengthen internal controls. Support organizational compliance initiatives, regulatory audits, and accreditation requirements as applicable.

Training and Organizational Support

Develop and deliver training for managers and employees on employment law, workplace compliance, investigations, employee relations, and Human Resources policies. Promote consistent application of policies and employment practices across all departments. Provide guidance and coaching to leadership regarding legally compliant employment decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field. Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced legal education, or significant professional experience applying employment law within Human Resources. Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including employee relations and compliance.

Minimum Of Three Years Of Supervisory Experience. Demonstrated Expertise

in employment law, workplace investigations, policy administration, compliance auditing, and Human Resources operations. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to manage confidential and highly sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.