Strategic HR Manager — DEI, Talent & Policy Leader

Cambridge Office of Early Childhood; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Police Department’s HR functions, ensuring DEI-aligned practices and compliance with Civil Service rules and city policies. The role reports to the Director of Administration and Operations and supervises HR staff, coordinating with Labor Relations on collective bargaining issues.

Responsibilities include overseeing end-to-end recruitment, HRIS data management, policy

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end hiring in the applicant tracking system, create requisitions, source candidates, conduct onboarding, and monitor vacancy rates.
• Lead DEI initiatives, support program development, and align HR practices with city-wide equity goals.
• Supervise HR staff, provide daily guidance on leave, compliance, records, and issue resolution; maintain confidentiality of records.

Job description

The City of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Police Department’s HR functions, ensuring DEI-aligned practices and compliance with Civil Service rules and city policies. The role reports to the Director of Administration and Operations and supervises HR staff, coordinating with Labor Relations on collective bargaining issues.

Responsibilities include overseeing end-to-end recruitment, HRIS data management, policy