Director of Human Resources

The Edinburg Center, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Edinburg Center, Inc. is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead our HR function for ~400 employees across multiple locations. This hands‑on role partners with executives, builds a strong leadership team, and advances a culture of trust and inclusion.

Responsibilities include talent development, workforce planning, employee relations, investigations, and HR compliance, with a focus on frontline, hourly, and direct care staff. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading an HR function or team.
• Massachusetts experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with frontline, hourly employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and partner with executive team.
• Develop talent and HR services across locations.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and training.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

HR compliance

Union relations

People development

Multi-location

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work at a mission-based company that Makes a Difference every single day! Competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience starting at $120,000 per year. The Edinburg Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering community-based programs that support and enrich the lives of people living with diverse challenges – check us out on our website: www.edinburgcenter.org . Watch the videos! We believe that everyone we serve has the potential to learn, the capacity for change and the right to live a meaningful life in the community of their choice. We are looking for a unique candidate for our Director of Human Resources. While this is a position of leadership, it is also a roll up your sleeves and get the job done type of position. We are looking for a standout candidate who brings their whole self to work to foster an inviting and inclusive workplace for all.

Position Overview

The Director of Human Resources is a hands-on business partner responsible for leading and implementing our people strategy for approximately 400 employees across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will lead and develop our HR team, build strong partnerships, develop talent, support a culture of trust and inclusion, and provide practical solutions to organizational needs.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Serve as a strategic HR partner and member of the executive leadership team
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team while partnering with managers to strengthen leadership and management practices
• Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, performance management, leaves, accommodations, employment law, and HR compliance
• Develop practical manager training on interviewing, supervision, documentation, employee relations, and HR best practices
• Support recruitment, retention, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development, particularly for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Lead HR technology, reporting, and process improvements to increase efficiency and support data-informed decisions
• Partner with internal and external experts on union matters, grievances, collective bargaining, and contract administration
• Maintain a visible presence across programs and locations while supporting our frontline, hourly, and direct care workforce
• Partner with leadership on organizational development, culture, workplace safety, risk management, and other strategic people initiatives

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Significant progressive HR experience, including experience leading an HR function or team
• Strong employee relations, investigation, employment law, and HR compliance experience; Massachusetts experience strongly preferred
• Experience coaching and developing HR professionals and managers
• Experience supporting frontline, hourly, or direct care employees in a multi-location environment
• Strong HR technology, communication, facilitation, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Behavioral health, mental health, healthcare, human services, or nonprofit experience strongly preferred
• Union and labor relations experience preferred; candidates with strong HR experience and a willingness to learn will also be considered

Benefits And Perks

• Join a team of talented and committed leaders working in a mission-driven field; strong culture of collaboration and support for colleagues.
• The Edinburg Center offers a generous benefits package that includes four weeks of vacation, 12 days of sick time, eleven holidays, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability, medical and dental insurance, 401K and more!

Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where HR plays an important role in supporting the employees who make our services possible. This is an opportunity for an HR leader who wants to have a voice at the leadership table while staying connected to employees and the day-to-day work of the organization. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability, and more.

EOE/M/F/D/V