Head of Human Resources (Relocation Available)

About the role

A mission-led organization in the Greater Boston region is expanding and evolving, creating the need for a senior HR leader who can help shape the next phase of growth. The environment is collaborative, values-based, and highly engaged, with a clear focus on strengthening leadership, upgrading core infrastructure, and building people practices that can scale with the business.

The senior people leader will act as the top HR executive and join the leadership team to partner with executives on a future-focused talent strategy. The role is internally titled Executive Director and combines broad strategic influence with direct, day-to-day engagement across the organization. This is a highly visible position with responsibility for both enterprise-level direction and practical execution.

Key responsibilities

• Own the entire people agenda, covering talent strategy, organizational development, employee relations, total rewards, HR operations, and workforce planning.
• Work with executive leadership on organizational structure, succession planning, leadership development, and change management.
• Update and strengthen HR processes, systems, and programs so they can support growth and better operational performance.
• Act as a reliable advisor on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and leadership capability.
• Develop strong working relationships in a collaborative, consensus-oriented culture.
• Lead and coach the HR team to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Drive enterprise initiatives tied to growth, transformation, and performance improvement.
• Use people data and employee feedback to guide decisions and priorities.
• Maintain compliance, operational discipline, and a positive employee experience.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate brings deep HR leadership experience and can operate comfortably at both strategic and operational levels. This person should be confident working with executives and Board members, and able to communicate clearly and credibly on talent, succession, and workforce matters.

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including responsibility across an enterprise or multi-site environment.
• Proven experience preparing for and participating in Board and executive discussions, with the ability to present workforce, talent, and succession topics effectively.
• Strong ability to balance long-term strategy with hands-on execution.
• Experience guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and complex change.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence across multiple leadership levels.
• Prior exposure to Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in complex, knowledge-based, or highly educated settings is preferred.
• Strong background in organizational development and leadership development, with a history of building scalable people infrastructure.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills.

Compensation and benefits

The base salary for this position is $300,000 to $350,000, along with variable compensation and comprehensive executive benefits. Final compensation will depend on experience and the scope of the role.

Location and work arrangement

This is a 5-day onsite opportunity in the Greater Boston / North Shore area. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Equal opportunity

The employer follows equal opportunity principles and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

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