Head of Human Resources (Relocation Available)

A purpose-driven, established organization in the Greater Boston area is entering a period of sustained growth and organizational evolution. Known for its collaborative, values-oriented culture and highly engaged workforce, the organization is focused on strengthening leadership capability, modernizing infrastructure, and building scalable people practices to support future growth.

The Chief People & Culture Officer serves as the organization’s senior-most HR leader and a key member of the leadership team. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to define and execute a forward-looking people strategy that enhances organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee engagement while preserving cultural integrity.

This is a highly visible role requiring both enterprise-level strategic leadership and active, hands-on engagement across the organization. Internally, the role carries an Executive Director title.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full people function, including talent strategy, organizational development, employee relations, total rewards, HR operations, and workforce planning
• Partner with the executive team on organizational design, succession planning, leadership development, and change management
• Modernize HR processes, systems, and programs to support scale and operational effectiveness
• Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and leadership capability
• Build strong relationships across a collaborative, consensus-driven environment
• Lead and develop the HR team to ensure high-quality execution and service delivery
• Drive organization-wide initiatives related to growth, transformation, and performance
• Leverage people analytics and employee insights to inform decision-making
• Ensure compliance, operational rigor, and a high-quality employee experience

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including enterprise or multi-site scope
• Demonstrated experience preparing for, participating in, and presenting within Board and executive-level environments, including communicating organizational, talent, succession, and workforce matters with clarity, confidence, credibility, and executive presence
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution
• Experience supporting growth, transformation, and complex change initiatives
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across leadership levels
• Experience engaging with Boards and senior stakeholders
• Background in complex, knowledge-based, or highly educated environments preferred
• Strength in organizational and leadership development, with a track record of building scalable people infrastructure
• High judgment, discretion, and interpersonal effectiveness

Compensation

Base salary of $300,000–$350,000, plus variable compensation and comprehensive executive benefits. Compensation will align with experience and scope.

📍 5 days onsite | Greater Boston / North Shore–based opportunity (relocation assistance available)

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