Strategic HR Director for Research & Clinical Operations

ADA Forsyth Institute, INC; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ADA Forsyth Institute, INC seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function across research, clinical, educational, and administrative operations. The role blends strategic advisory work with hands-on operations, guiding leadership on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and policy development.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee payroll, benefits administration, HRIS, and compliance with federal and Massachusetts laws, while fostering a

Qualifications

• . Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• . 7+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including broad HR functions.
• . Hands-on HR leadership with strategic and operational balance.
• . Experience advising managers and leading employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership.
• Partner with executives on workforce planning, organizational priorities, and HR strategies.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and organizational changes.
• Oversee recruitment lifecycle for research, clinical, and administrative positions.
• Manage compensation processes in collaboration with leadership and Finance.
• Oversee HRIS administration, payroll, benefits, and compliance with laws.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Regulatory compliance

Payroll

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

ADA Forsyth Institute, INC seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function across research, clinical, educational, and administrative operations. The role blends strategic advisory work with hands-on operations, guiding leadership on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and policy development.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee payroll, benefits administration, HRIS, and compliance with federal and Massachusetts laws, while fostering a