Director of People and Culture

YMCA
Salary
$105,000.00
$125,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
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Great senior leadership career opportunity with an amazing team at the MetroWest YMCA in Massachusetts!
Job Description

The MetroWest YMCA is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Director of People & Culture to join our senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a culture of belonging, advance staff development, and position our YMCA as an employer of choice in the region. Competitive salary and benefits! Annual salary range $105,000 - $125,000 depending upon experience and credentials! Equal Opportunity Employer. This is not a remote position.

Salary & Benefits

  • Annual Salary Range: $105,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Retirement plan with generous YMCA contribution
    • Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
    • YMCA family membership and program discounts
    • Professional development opportunities, including YMCA leadership certifications

Why Work for the Y?

At the MetroWest YMCA, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to strengthening community and supporting staff so they can thrive. We invest in our people because they make our mission possible.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
  • 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with increasing responsibility
  • Demonstrated knowledge in employment law, compliance, compensation/benefits, employee relations, and talent management
  • Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Ability to relate effectively to people from diverse backgrounds and build inclusive workplace culture
  • Proficient with business and HR technology (Outlook, HRIS)
Essential Functions

About the Role

The Director of People & Culture provides vision and leadership in all areas of human resources, including:

  • Talent acquisition, onboarding, and career development
  • Staff training and leadership growth
  • Compensation, benefits, and HR compliance
  • Culture, equity, and belonging initiatives
  • Workforce planning
  • HR systems, data tracking

The Director reports directly to the CEO and serves as a trusted advisor. The Director is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, leads the Board’s Human Resources Committee, and is a champion for staff across the Association.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  1. Mission Advancement – Models the Y’s values and commitment to positive impact. Cultivate volunteer and staff engagement to advance the mission.
  2. Collaboration – Builds relationships across teams, champions inclusion, and supports a culture of empathy and accountability.
  3. Operational Effectiveness – Drives organizational effectiveness through people strategies, HR best practices, and resource stewardship.
  4. Personal Growth – Models adaptability and learning; demonstrates HR expertise and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, laws, and technology.