Director of Human Resources

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.

About the role

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

• 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

Requirements

• 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

• Four weeks of vacation
• 12 days of sick time
• Eleven holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401K retirement plan

Pay

Competitive compensation starting at $120,000 per year.