The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) serves as the unified voice for hospitals and healthcare providers across the state. Our mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities by helping our members provide high-quality, equitable, affordable care - all while pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation.
MHA is at the very center of Massachusetts' world-class healthcare system. The Association is consistently recognized as a top advocacy and membership organization in Massachusetts. Our team is at the nexus of the most important issues facing healthcare providers and their patients and is a trusted resource for leaders and caregivers.
Our membership is made up of more than 100 hospitals and healthcare organizations, as well as patients across Massachusetts. Every day, we work collaboratively with them to address our most pressing issues: capacity, workforce, public health, financial stability, and equity and access.
More information can be found at www.mhalink.org.
Head of People & Culture
MHA is seeking an entrepreneurial Head of People & Culture to lead our People function and drive the development of a premier team culture for our staff of approximately 50 individuals. The goal of this pivotal position is to execute all HR functions, elevate organizational culture, and enhance employee success through strategic programming and professional development initiatives.
This newly created role offers a remarkable opportunity for an ambitious, mission-driven individual with previous experience in human resources, talent acquisition, and people operations. We are seeking someone who thrives on creativity, is deeply passionate about organizational culture and is interested in making a positive impact on the Massachusetts healthcare community.
This is a full-time role with a hybrid work schedule based out of MHA's Burlington, MA office.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute best-in-class HR strategies and initiatives aligned with MHA's business objectives and culture, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing improvements to existing processes.
Address and respond to all employee relations issues promptly and effectively.
Collaborate with members of MHA's leadership team to devise and execute a strategic plan for organizational culture, employee success, and people operations.
Develop and drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, morale, inclusiveness, and overall well-being.
Lead the development and implementation of training and professional development programs to support employee growth and career advancement.
Lead the end-to-end recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.
Manage employee relations issues with equity, empathy, and professionalism, fostering a culture of open communication and trust.
Manage employee benefits, including annual reenrollment process and liaising with benefit plan vendors and addressing employee questions and issues.
Manage the performance review and compensation program for staff.
Work closely with Payroll/Accounting staff to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of HRIS data and employee records.
Requirements:
5-10 years of experience in the workplace, including a minimum of 2 years in HR roles.
Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated experience in a variety of HR competency areas.
Knowledge of HR software and experience leveraging technology-enabled solutions.
Desire to cultivate a best-in-class People function for a forward-thinking and mission-driven organization with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong leadership abilities, coupled with strong interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
Self-starter with the capacity to be resourceful, exercise sound judgment and maintain discretion in sensitive and confidential matters.
Brings a mindset of excellence, creativity, intellectual curiosity, and dedication to your work.
Why MHA?
The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) offers competitive compensation and a generous benefit package that includes 401(k) with an employer match, tuition reimbursement, medical/dental benefits, paid holidays, and unlimited routine time off. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the ongoing professional development, health, inclusivity, and well-being of our staff.
MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.