Director of Human Resources

Naaahrrva; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with FSA/HRA

Dental insurance

Short & long-term disability

Pension

Optional 401k

Generous paid time off

Job summary

SEIU Local 509 is seeking a Director of Human Resources to manage day-to-day HR operations, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and support union-related HR needs. The role involves onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, and policy development in a fast-growing union environment.

You will collaborate with managers and the Chief of Staff to maintain HR processes, handle investigations, and support collective bargaining activities while promoting organizational culture and

Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, IPMA-SCP or comparable senior level certification.
• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in HR, labor relations or employment law with strong background in employee relations, HR administration, compensation and benefits, and regulatory compliance, preferably in a unionized setting.
• At least two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employment law, workplace investigations and labor relations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to independently write clear memos, policies, and responses to complaints, grievances and employee inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR functions and coordinate policies, practices, and compliance.
• Lead onboarding, payroll, benefits coordination, leave administration, and records management.
• Advise managers on supervision practices and employee relations; support recruitment and hiring processes.
• Coordinate with benefits providers, legal counsel, and union leadership as needed.
• Develop and maintain HR procedures, calendars, and institutional knowledge.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Union experience

People leadership

Education

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, IPMA-SCP or comparable senior level certification

Job description

ABOUT SEIU LOCAL 509

SEIU Local 509 is a fast-growing, progressive union representing over 28,000 state workers, human service workers, higher education workers, and family child care providers in Massachusetts. In the current political environment, the union has a steadfast vision to increase participation and power among its rank-and-file membership.

SEIU Local 509 is part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), one of the largest and fastest-growing labor unions in the United States.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Director of Human Resources will serve on the Management Team as the Local's dedicated internal HR professional, with primary responsibility for the day-to-day administration and coordination of the Local's human resources functions.

The position will provide employees and managers with a consistent internal HR resource while developing and maintaining institutional knowledge of the Local's workforce, collective bargaining agreements, policies, practices, benefits, organizational history, and culture. The HR Director will take responsibility for setting, administering and evaluating legally compliant human resource policies, procedures and best practices.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Employee onboarding and offboarding, including I-9 and work authorization compliance;

Payroll and Benefits administration and coordination, including with payroll processing vendors, benefit plan administrators, and agencies such as DFML, Workers’ Comp, DUA;

Leave administration, including PTO, FMLA, PFML, workers comp and reasonable accommodations;

Personnel records and HR documentation, including immigration and OSHA documentation;

Employee and manager HR support;

Advising of managers regarding supervision practices

HR policies, procedures, and compliance;

Coordination of recruitment and hiring processes;

Administration of employment-related policies, laws and applicable collective bargaining provisions, in consultation with the Chief of Staff and legal counsel

Day–to-day employee relations and workplace matters;

Investigations related to potential corrective action and alleged fair employment practices violations;

Support to Chief of Staff in connection with collective bargaining and relations with the Staff Union;

HR reporting and recurring compliance activities;

Coordination with benefit providers, consultants, legal counsel, and other specialized external resources; and

Development and maintenance of HR procedures, calendars, records, and institutional knowledge.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & LOCATION:

This is a full-time management position based in Marlborough, MA, with some flexibility for local remote work. Benefits include, at no cost to the employee: health insurance with FSA and HRA, dental insurance, short and long-term disability, a pension, an optional 401k, and generous paid time off.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates who advance should expect initial in-person interviews at our Marlborough, MA headquarters, followed by a second round interview, and a final interview with union leadership.

We want to interview the best candidates for our organization. If you think you have the skills to fill the role and serve our mission, even if you don’t meet every qualification in the list, please consider applying. We review all applications thoroughly and are open to considering candidates from many different backgrounds.

If you would like to request accommodation during the interview process, please indicate in your application. Accommodation requests will be handled confidentially. Please do not send inquiries about the status of your application.

SEIU Local 509 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status. SEIU Local 509 is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team.

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, IPMA-SCP or comparable senior level professional certification
• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, labor relations or employment law with a strong background in employee relations, HR administration, compensation and benefits and regulatory compliance, preferably in a unionized setting
• At least two years of supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of employment law, workplace investigations and labor relations
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, including the ability to independently write clear, concise memos, policies, and responses to complaints, grievances and employee inquiries

Must have a driver's license, vehicle registration, and/or intent to purchase a vehicle. Our main office is located in Marlborough, MA, and the position will require travel around the state.

SEIU Local 509 requires new employees to have a record of COVID-19 vaccination or a valid accommodation at the time of hire.