Strategic HR Manager — DEI, Recruitment & Compliance

City of Cambridge; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cambridge is seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Police Department’s HR functions, promoting equity and a diverse workplace aligned with anti-racism and inclusion efforts. Reporting to the Director of Administration and Operations, this role oversees recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation, and HR compliance.

You will supervise HR staff, advance workforce strategies, coordinate with labor relations, and ensure confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 5–7 years in HR management including recruitment, policy administration, and compliance.
• At least 5 years in talent acquisition and training/development.
• 3+ years HRIS experience with PeopleSoft or ERP.
• Experience in unionized municipal/public sector environment preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end departmental hiring in ATS and manage staffing needs.
• Lead DEI initiatives and strategic HR planning.
• Supervise HR staff and manage leaves, compliance, and records.
• Analyze HRIS data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Fiscal, and Retirement Board.
• Maintain policies and manuals; ensure legal compliance.
• Support trainings and staff development.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Policy administration

DEI knowledge

Communications

HRIS (PeopleSoft)

Union relations

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Cambridge is seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Police Department’s HR functions, promoting equity and a diverse workplace aligned with anti-racism and inclusion efforts. Reporting to the Director of Administration and Operations, this role oversees recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation, and HR compliance.

You will supervise HR staff, advance workforce strategies, coordinate with labor relations, and ensure confidential