Director of Human Resources

3 days ago

Lowell, United States UTEC Full time

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Location: Lowell, MA

Reports To: Chief People Officer (CPO)


Job Purpose: The Director of Human Resources (HR) oversees all aspects of human capital management within the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives. They lead the HR department in developing and executing HR strategies that support organizational goals, foster employee development, and enhance employee engagement.


Key Responsibilities:


1. Strategic HR Leadership:

  • Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
  • Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
  • Nurture a positive working environment and promote the organization’s core values.


2. Employee Development and Performance Management:

  • Develop and implement performance management systems to enhance employee productivity.


3. Compensation and Benefits Administration:

  • Develop and monitor overall compensation and benefits packages to ensure the organization’s ability to attract and retain top talent.
  • Monitor salary structure and compensation adjustments according to market trends and internal equity.
  • Oversee 401K plan eligibility requirements


4. HR Compliance and Employee Relations:

  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and keep abreast of changes in legislation.
  • Manage employee relations issues; conduct investigations and resolve employee conflicts.
  • Maintain HR policies and procedures and ensure they are communicated effectively to employees.
  • Ensure agency is in compliance with OSHA standards
  • Identify and create employee safety measures



5. HR Metrics and Reporting:

  • Develop and analyze HR metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepare regular reports for senior management on HR metrics, trends, and issues.



6. LOA Management:

  • Manage PFML, FMLA, and Workers’ compensation requests



Salary/Benefits: $90,000 plus benefits. UTEC offers a competitive benefits package that starts with 4 weeks of vacation (3 standard for all new employees and a week of agency-wide wellness closure between the Christmas and New Year holidays), 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer life insurance, first time homeowners support, an annual cost of living increase, a 401-K retirement plan, a $1,200- $1,800 annual wellness fund, and professional development support. With time, benefits grow to include up to 6 weeks of vacation, 80% coverage of employee health and dental insurance costs and availability for a 3 week sabbatical.


UTEC also stresses the importance of work-life balance and offers several wellness opportunities including additional time off (i.e. for the past two years we have closed at 3pm on Fridays during the summer months), an employee assistance program, down payment assistance for first time home buyers, parental leave, bereavement supports and unlimited free coffee See more about our benefits here.




UTEC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, UTEC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


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