Director or Human Resources #32110

Location: On-Site | Westwood, MA

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8-5

About the Role

Are you an experienced and strategic Human Resources leader ready to make an impact in a dynamic and recognized organization? Our client—an award-winning company acknowledged for Service Excellence, is seeking a passionate and high-performing Director of Human Resources (DHR) to lead a diverse team and foster a performance-driven, inclusive culture. This HR leadership opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, professional services environments and brings deep expertise in HR operations, employee relations, and talent development, especially within unionized workforces.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is required
• 10 years of progressive HR management experience, preferably in professional services or security/employment placement industries
• Experience managing unionized employees (strongly preferred)
• A broad generalist background in employment law, compensation, training, and organizational planning
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse workforce
• Strong skills in problem-solving, project management, and compliance
• High energy, agility in multitasking, and a clear sense of prioritization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and staffing, ensuring optimal levels across all sites
• Organizational planning and workforce development, including succession planning
• Development and delivery of training programs, onboarding, and compliance initiatives
• Implementation of HR policies, procedures, and performance management systems
• Oversight of compensation strategy and benefits administration
• Employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Compliance with all local, state, and federal employment regulations, including OSHA
• Union grievance management and labor relations
• Execution of regular audits (I-9s, non-competes, confidential files, etc.)
• Presentation of recruiting and performance metrics to executive leadership

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Join a highly respected and recognized organization
• Contribute to a mission-driven culture that values employee well-being and development
• Collaborate with a dedicated executive team on strategic initiatives
• Enjoy stability with very limited overtime

If you are a results-driven HR professional seeking your next leadership challenge with an organization known for excellence and impact—we want to hear from you! Apply today for the chance to take the next step in your Human Resources career and join a workplace that truly values performance, people, and purpose.

Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.