Director of Human Resources

Jewish Family & Children's Service

Job Description

Director of Human Resources
Put your human resources leadership skills to work in an organization that is improving the lives of more than 15,000 people of all faiths and backgrounds. Through its staff of 250+ professionals, JF&CS provides integrated services to address mental health and well-being, economic insecurity, disability and aging challenges, and more. Our state-wide reputation for excellence is a direct result of our committed staff—and our Director of Human Resources is charged with the strategies and operations to develop that staff.  

This key leadership role sits at the intersection of people, mission, and resources—designing and implementing thoughtful and fiscally sound approaches to recruitment, employee development, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement. 
  • Reports to the Chief Executive Officer
  • Lead people strategy, systems and culture 
  • Deeply connected to the day‑to‑day experiences of staff and managers. 
  • Supervises two additional staff
  • Supports an organization of 250+ full‑time and part‑time employees.  
  • Participate in broad-based organization-wide planning on a wide range of strategic and operational issues.  

Experience, Skills, and Approach
We are seeking a seasoned HR leader who combines strategic thinking with practical execution.

Qualifications include:
  • At least 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, including prior leadership experience.
  • Broad and deep experience across employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, training and development, and HR operations.
  • Strong working knowledge of Massachusetts and federal employment law and benefits administration
  • Experience working with HRIS platforms (Paycom experience is a plus).
  • SHRM certification preferred.
 
Please note that a cover letter is required. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note: Rooted in Jewish values, JF&CS is an inclusive organization serving people of all backgrounds. Our diverse staff—including our executive team—intentionally reflects a wide range of faiths and perspectives.
 
Full job description available here: https://jfcsboston.exacthire.com/job/199322