Vice President of Human Resources

The Home for Little Wanderers • Boston, MA

2h • $165,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking Senior Director / Vice President of Human Resources to lead and strengthen key HR functions and help build the systems, practices, and infrastructure needed to support a complex and evolving organization. Final title will be determined based on the selected candidate’s depth of experience, scope of leadership, and ability to operate at a senior organizational level. As a senior member of the Human Resources team, this leader will oversee a team of HR professionals and partner closely with executive leadership to modernize HR practices, strengthen HR operations and systems, improve compensation discipline, and ensure The Home remains competitive and well positioned as an employer of choice. The ideal candidate combines strong HR expertise with strategic thinking, business orientation, operational rigor, and a systems mindset. They will leverage data, technology, automation, and best practices to strengthen HR infrastructure, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and deliver programs and practices that support employees and contribute to a strong overall employee experience. The role will report to the Chief People Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• 5+ years managing HR professionals.
• Demonstrated expertise in: Compensation strategy and design, Total Rewards, Benefits administration, Employee wellness programs, HRIS and HR technology, HR analytics and workforce planning
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to bring operational discipline, process improvement, and measurable accountability to HR programs, systems, and service delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Experience in complex, multi-site, mission-driven, healthcare, human services, education, private equity-backed, or other highly regulated organizations undergoing growth, transformation, or operational modernization.
• Experience implementing a new HRIS for an organization of ~ 1,000 FTEs
• Experience with UKG Pro or comparable enterprise HRIS platforms

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on workforce planning, compensation, HR technology, and total rewards.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with organizational priorities and support long-term workforce sustainability.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish metrics and dashboards to evaluate HR effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead the organization's HR technology strategy, ensuring HRIS systems effectively support business operations, employee self-service, reporting, and workforce analytics.
• Drive process improvements through automation, data integrity, AI-enabled solutions, and continuous optimization of HR systems.
• Develop meaningful workforce metrics and dashboards that support informed decision-making.
• Serve as the senior HR leader for Total Rewards, setting strategy and providing oversight across compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and leave programs.
• Lead the organization’s compensation strategy, including market competitiveness, internal equity, pay transparency, annual salary planning, benchmarking, and job evaluation, while overseeing the HR team responsible for day-to-day administration.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for employee benefits and wellness, ensuring programs remain competitive, sustainable, responsive to workforce needs, and effectively administered.
• Partner with Finance and executive leadership on workforce planning, budgeting, and compensation forecasting, using data and market insights to inform decisions and strengthen The Home’s ability to attract and retain employees.
• Oversee efficient HR operational processes supporting the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, HR administration, HRIS workflows, and employee support services.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are consistently implemented across the organization.
• Partner closely with the Legal & Compliance team to ensure HR practices align with applicable employment laws, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Ensure job descriptions and job postings include required compensation information, including anticipated salary range or wage range, consistent with applicable law and The Home’s pay transparency standards.

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior