Human Resources Director

Chesapeake Search Partners; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a well-established senior living organization in the Hingham, MA area to identify an experienced HR Director. This on-site leadership role will oversee human resources, partner with senior leadership, and help shape the employee experience across a large, diverse workforce.

The position focuses on talent development, employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness, while leading the HR function and team in a service-oriented

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Previous experience managing an HR team and partnering with senior leadership.
• Experience supporting a large, diverse workforce of exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Strong background in employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational development.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or another service-oriented industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Oversee employee relations matters and complex investigations, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on employee development and organizational success.
• Provide leadership, direction, and development to the HR team while overseeing day-to-day HR operations.
• Drive HR initiatives that support organizational growth and overall business performance.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Talent management

Performance management

Organizational development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

CSP has partnered with a well-established senior living organization in the Hingham, MA area to identify an experienced HR Director.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands‑on HR leader to oversee human resources, partner with senior leadership, and help shape the employee experience across a large, diverse workforce. The organization supports multiple levels of senior care and offers a dynamic, service-oriented environment with a strong focus on culture, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

As a key member of the leadership team, this individual will provide strategic HR guidance while leading initiatives related to talent development, employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

Fully on‑site Monday‑Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Oversee employee relations matters and complex investigations, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on employee development and organizational success.
• Provide leadership, direction, and development to the HR team while overseeing day‑to‑day HR operations.
• Drive HR initiatives that support organizational growth and overall business performance.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Previous experience managing an HR team and partnering with senior leadership.
• Experience supporting a large, diverse workforce of exempt and non‑exempt employees.
• Strong background in employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational development.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or another service‑oriented industry is a plus.