HR Director

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River•Fall River, MA

22d•$80,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River, MA is seeking a skilled, dynamic, and experienced Human Resources Director to develop and lead our Human Resources Department. Catholic Charities is the human services arm of the Diocese, providing diverse community programs throughout Bristol and Barnstable counties including homeless shelters, immigration services, food pantries, meal centers, and permanent supportive housing. Anchored in faith, our mission is to embrace the dignity of every individual by fostering empowerment, resilience, opportunity, and hope. The HR Director will embody this mission to support our 130 employees who compassionately care for our service recipients. As a vital member of the Senior Management team, you will immediately infuse the agency with vision and direction, transforming the HR department into the hub of agency resources and culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
SHRM Certification required.
Valid driver’s license.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources management experience, including high-level leadership roles (nonprofit or social services experience preferred).
Deep knowledge of Massachusetts state labor laws, federal employment regulations, and HR best practices.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, strong time management, analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and a commitment to servant leadership.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems.
Unwavering honesty, integrity, professionalism, and the absolute ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Nonprofit or social services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with program managers to understand specific program needs, ensure adequate staffing with qualified talent, and develop a streamlined, thorough onboarding process.
Function as a strategic advisor to program management; foster a positive work environment through engagement initiatives, surveys, and open communication.
Build a culture of continuous learning and professional growth to enhance employee competencies and boost long-term retention.
Handle employee grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters while coaching and empowering program managers in these areas.
Implement and oversee agency-wide performance evaluation processes, providing guidance to supervisors and employees to elevate performance.
Create, update, and maintain HR policies, job descriptions, employee handbooks, and procedure manuals while ensuring strict adherence to local, state (MA), and federal labor laws and safety regulations.
Coordinate with the Diocese on employee benefits; conduct periodic compensation reviews to maintain a fair and just pay strategy; conduct organizational trend research and reporting.
Directly supervise the Human Resources Manager and agency receptionists.
Maintain an active presence across agency sites with occasional local travel to support overall operational needs.