Human resources director Jobs in Springfield, MA

The Director of Human Resources directs and coordinates all activities related to the Human Resources function across the organization. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring HR policies, programs, and initiatives to ensure legal compliance, promote organizational effectiveness, and support a healthy, inclusive workplace culture. The Director provides leadership and strategic guidance to HR staff and senior management in all HR matters, including employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, and organizational development.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (40hrs)

Pay range: $75,000 - $85,000/annually

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and advise senior leadership on policies and programs affecting all aspects of HR management.
• Monitor personnel actions to ensure full compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency-specific regulations and internal policies.
• Inform executive leadership of critical HR activities, workforce trends, and risk areas.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the organization’s Affirmative Action Plan. Serve as the Affirmative Action Officer.
• Ensure all operations are free from discrimination and bias; promote compliance with EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other employment regulations.
• Administer and oversee the organization’s benefit programs (health, dental, life, disability, retirement).
• Oversee workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and leave of absence requests.
• Manage recruiting and hiring processes to ensure attraction and retention of qualified candidates.
• Plan and facilitate comprehensive new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Oversee staff recognition, employee engagement, and team-building initiatives.
• Direct the agency’s performance appraisal system.
• Conduct and coordinate internal investigations related to harassment, discrimination, and employee complaints.
• Co-chair the agency’s Safety Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Human Resources.
• Provide oversight, leadership, and professional development for all Human Resources staff, including HR Generalists, Recruitment, Administrative Assistants, and department support staff.
• Manage HR departmental workload and staff performance to ensure effective service delivery.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional progressive experience in Human Resources, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity. Nonprofit management experience is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations including EEO, ADA, FMLA, PFML, and MA-specific statutes.
• Experience administering benefit programs and HR compliance reporting.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex HR concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), HRIS systems, and applicant tracking tools.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace environment.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (403B, IRA).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).
• Long-Term Disability.

About Mental Health Association, Inc.:

What We Do MHA (Mental Health Association) helps people live their best life. We provide access to therapies for emotional health and wellness; services for substance use recovery, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury; services for housing and residential programming, and more. With respect, integrity and compassion, MHA provides each individual served through person-driven programming to foster independence, community engagement, wellness and recovery. Why It Matters The youth, adults, seniors and families we serve want the same things in life as anyone: to have friends, work, go to school, have meaningful relationships, express themselves (and be heard), and be accepted in their community for who they are. With our help and resources from a caring community, people can live their potential, in their community, every day. How We Think Starting in the 1960s, MHA’s groundbreaking efforts and advocacy helped to transition people away from institutional living to a life in our community. This became a model for the deinstitutionalization movement. Today, our leadership continues to advance awareness of mental health conditions and needs at local, regional and national levels. We drive compassionate care for those challenged by mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, homelessness, acquired brain injury and more.