Human Resources Director

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

Work at a mission-based company that Makes a Difference every single day!

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 the direction and implementation of a people strategy. The ideal candidate will build partnerships, develop talent, offer creative solutions to organizational issues, support a culture of trust and inclusion, and foster innovation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as a strategic HR partner and member of the executive leadership team
• Lead, coach, and develop an established 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 and management practices
• Develop and deliver practical manager training on interviewing, supervision, documentation, employee relations, and HR best practices
• Support recruitment, retention, workforce planning, and succession strategies, particularly for critical and hard-to-fill positions
• Strengthen performance management, coaching, and employee development practices
• 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 and maintain a visible presence across our programs and locations

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 knowledge of employment law and HR compliance; Massachusetts employment law experience strongly preferred
• Strong employee relations and investigation experience
• Experience coaching and developing HR professionals and managers
• Experience supporting frontline, hourly, or direct care workforces
• Strong HR technology skills with the ability to improve systems and processes
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working within a multi-location organization
• Behavioral 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.

Competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience $110,000 - $120,000