Director of Human Resources - Mission-Driven Leader

The Edinburg Center; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time (4 weeks)

Sick time (12 days)

Holidays (11)

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical and dental insurance

401K

Job summary

The Edinburg Center in Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead a hands-on HR function and partner with executive leadership on people strategy.

The role focuses on talent development, employee relations, compliance with Massachusetts laws, union matters, and building an inclusive workplace across multiple program sites. Competitive benefits and a collaborative, mission-driven environment await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Progressive HR experience with leadership of HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance; MA experience preferred.
• Experience coaching managers and frontline staff.
• Experience supporting frontline/hourly workforce.
• Experience in a multi-location organization.
• Union and labor relations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR partner and executive leadership team member.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, investigations, leaves, accommodations, and HR compliance.
• Partner with managers to address employee concerns and strengthen leadership practices.
• Develop and deliver practical manager training on interviewing, supervision, documentation, employee relations, and HR best practices
• Support recruitment, retention, workforce planning, and succession for critical roles.
• Strengthen performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Lead HR technology, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with internal and external experts on union matters, grievances, collective bargaining, and contract administration.
• Build strong relationships with employees across locations.

Skills

Strong HR leadership

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

HR compliance knowledge

Experience with multi-location

Union and labor relations

HR technology and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field

Job description

The Edinburg Center in Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead a hands-on HR function and partner with executive leadership on people strategy.

The role focuses on talent development, employee relations, compliance with Massachusetts laws, union matters, and building an inclusive workplace across multiple program sites. Competitive benefits and a collaborative, mission-driven environment await.