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Senior Director, Human Resources

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Senior HR leader partnering with business unit leaders to manage HR services for 700-1000 Central Administration employees and lead a team delivering day-to-day HR functions.

Role type

Senior Director, Human Resources (Strategy & Team Leadership)

Builds

HR service delivery functions and team culture for Central Administration business units

Domain

Higher Education Human Resources

Required skills

Strategic workforce planning, team management, performance calibration, HR analytics, employee lifecycle management, labor relations, compliance management, change management

Preferred skills

Higher education experience, bargaining unit policy administration, Microsoft Office/HRIS proficiency

Responsibilities

Serve as trusted HR advisor to business unit VPs; Lead and manage HR team; Develop HR strategies aligned with organizational goals; Engage in strategic workforce planning; Lead talent reviews and performance calibration; Allocate resources and oversee workflow; Use HR analytics to improve effectiveness; Lead programs across employee lifecycle; Advise on complex labor relations and union matters; Partner with Legal and Labor Relations on compliance; Collaborate across functions to improve processes; Lead enterprise-wide projects; Ensure compliance with university policies and laws