Executive Director, Human Resources

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary
The Executive Director, Human Resources, serves as a team leader and senior HR Advisor and thought partner to senior leaders, helping translate business priorities into people strategies that drive organizational performance. This position partners with executive and operational leaders to address the workforce opportunities and challenges that are critical to delivering high-quality, accessible care. This role helps leaders align talent and organizational strategies with department objectives, providing expertise in workforce planning, employee experience, leadership development and capability building, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, change management, and culture. Leveraging workforce data and market insights, the Executive Director leads a team of other HR Advisors and HRBPs to anticipate emerging needs, develops innovative solutions to support growth and transformation, and serves as a trusted advisor on complex people and organizational issues and operates as a consultant and advisor, bringing enterprise perspective, business acumen, and innovative workforce solutions to advance organizational goals.


This role will provide leadership and oversight for the Medical Group Team and client support for our Primary Care operations and Population Health teams, partnering with leaders who are reimagining how care is delivered, coordinated, and experienced across diverse communities. The position reports to the SVP, HR, Community, Specialty, Enterprise services.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives that align with hospital objectives and support a high-performing work culture.
• Leads workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning to meet the departments staffing needs.
• Ensures compliance with labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies in all HR activities.
• Discusses compensation, benefits, and rewards programs to attract and retain top talent while maintaining fairness.
• Assesses need for training and development initiatives to support employee growth and enhance job performance.
• Analyzes HR metrics and reports on employee engagement, turnover, and other key performance indicators.
• Supervises, coaches, and supports the HR team, fostering a collaborative and service-oriented environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 8-10+ years of experience in human resources, organizational development or other closely related role
• 8-10+ years of experience in a leadership role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, compliance, and labor regulations.
• Strong leadership and team development skills to create a cohesive and high-performing HR department.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with all levels of staff and leadership.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills for aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Proficiency in HR technology, data analysis, and reporting to drive informed decision-making.
• Ability to manage change and foster a positive work culture during organizational transitions.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Pay Range
$161,657.60 - $235,154.40/Annual

Grade
10

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.