Assistant HR Director

Assistant HR Director | Human Resources Department

Are you passionate about personnel management? The Town of Danvers welcomes applicants for the Assistant HR Director position in our HR department - and we'd love to meet you!

In this role, you will collaborate with the HR Director to develop and operationalize a long-term program of initiatives that will develop a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. This position will be exposed to all aspects of the Human Resources Department but may be assigned to specific functional areas of the department, as determined by the Director of Human Resources. This position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and superior customer service skills.

What we are looking for: Effective intercultural communication skills, personnel management and policy development experience. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of human resources experience or Associates Degree in Human Resources Management or related field and five (5) to seven (7) years human resources experience required.


Certification with the Society for Human Resources Management experience is highly desirable.


Demonstrated understanding of cultural values and norms of various communities, particularly BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities, among others.


Schedule and Pay information: This position works 35 hours per week, Monday-Wednesday between 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursdays 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00PM. Non-union position (grade 13) pay scale starting at $80.094.04 annually with the ability to move through the pay scale via step system to a maximum of $99,316.88. Hiring rate DOQ.

Benefits: including health, dental and vision insurance plans, participation in the Town's retirement plan, Town match to 457 plan, and paid time off.

To apply please go to our website, send a Town application, resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923; or by email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with first review of applications on July 20, 2026.

The Town of Danvers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available for your reference.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance to request assistance.