Human Resources Director

About the role

The Human Resources Director ("HRD") plays an essential role in creating and sustaining positive relationships with staff, and an environment that is inclusive, nurturing, safe, respectful, and engaging for everyone who works at Shelburne Farms. Reporting to the President, the HRD supports HR activities and initiatives in alignment with Shelburne Farms’ educational mission, strategic goals, and core values.

This includes partnering with and supporting the farm’s management team to embed a culture of equitable practices and continuous learning throughout the organization, and to cultivate positive employee relationships, a sense of belonging, and leadership development.

The HRD ensures that SF has the staff it needs during peak periods by supporting managers’ hiring efforts and providing well-rounded compensation and benefits for employees and their family members.

The HRD works closely with accounting staff to execute hands-on administrative and records management responsibilities, including job agreements, payroll, benefits, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Employee Relations
• Management Team Development and Performance Improvement
• Compensation and Benefits
• Staff Planning
• HR Operations and Administration

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ progressive experience in all core HR disciplines, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity with a strategic focus in a dynamic, evolving, values- and mission-driven organization
• Leading and supporting individuals in doing their best work
• Promoting a workplace culture that is productive, open, empowering and equitable
• Working with, coaching, and inspiring managers and supervisors
• Supporting equity and inclusion initiatives
• Well-rounded knowledge of HR employment laws and regulations and related compliance requirements

Benefits

Shelburne Farms’ comprehensive benefits include:

• Health Insurance (SF covers up to 84% of the premium for employees) or a $3,000 opt-out payment in lieu of health insurance
• Health Savings Account (SF contributes $750 and $500 for employees on Silver and Gold plans, respectively)
• Flexible Spending Account (Bronze plans)
• Limited Purpose FSA (Gold and Silver plan participants)
• Dependent Care Account
• Health Reimbursement Account (Bronze plan participants).
• SF provides 1st dollar funding of $2k for individual coverage and $4k for two-person and family.
• Dental and vision insurance (Voluntary plans offered at a discounted group rate.)
• Basic life insurance and long-term disability (provided at no cost to employees)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan

How to apply

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by Sunday, July 5th, 2026, for consideration by the search committee, which hopes to have the new HRD on board by September. Prospective candidates seeking additional insights before applying may contact our executive search partner, Beth Gilpin Consulting, at careers@bethgilpin.com for a confidential exploratory call.

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind.