Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

Work at a mission-based company that Makes a Difference every single day!

Competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience starting at $120,000 per year

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 – check us out on our website: Watch the videos!

We believe that everyone we serve has the potential to learn, the capacity for change and the right to live a meaningful life in the community of their choice. We are looking for a unique candidate for our Director of Human Resources. While this is a position of leadership, it is also a roll up your sleeves and get the job done type of position. We are looking for a standout candidate who brings their whole self to work to foster an inviting and inclusive workplace for all.

Position Overview

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 and Duties

• 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

Qualifications and Skills

• 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 and Perks

• Join a team of talented and committed leaders working in a mission-driven field; strong culture of collaboration and support for colleagues.

• The Edinburg Center offers a generous benefits package that includes four weeks of vacation, 12 days of sick time, eleven holidays, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability, medical and dental insurance, 401K and more!

  Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where HR plays an important role in supporting the employees who make our services possible. This is an opportunity for an HR leader who wants to have a voice at the leadership table while staying connected to employees and the day-to-day work of the organization.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability, and more.

EOE/M/F/D/V