Executive Director of HR, Sr. HR Advisor - Mass General Brigham AMC's

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Opportunity

Mass General Brigham (MGB), a nationally recognized, integrated academic health system, seeks an accomplished HR executive to serve as an Executive Director, Sr. HR Advisor supporting its Academic Medical Centers.

This role offers a distinctive opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping workforce and organizational strategy across complex, mission-driven environments. The position is intentionally designed for an experienced leader who wants to focus on strategic influence at scale—without operational HR or employee relations oversight.

Position Overview

The Executive Director will partner directly with executive stakeholders to align business strategy with people strategy, driving impact across organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and transformation initiatives.

With access to a sophisticated HR model and Centers of Excellence, this leader will operate at a systems level, influencing decisions that shape the future of care delivery, research, and academic medicine.

What Differentiates This Role

• Executive-level partnership across one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems
• Pure strategic remit—no direct management of front-line HR or employee relations
• Enterprise visibility and influence across multiple AMCs
• Highly competitive compensation, including incentive eligibility

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor on organizational strategy, leadership, and workforce planning
• Guide organizational design and change initiatives aligned to evolving business needs
• Partner with executive leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness and performance
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated, enterprise solutions

Qualifications

Required Experience & Capabilities

• Significant HR leadership experience (typically 10+ years) with direct executive partnership
• Demonstrated success in strategic HR advisory roles within complex, matrixed organizations
• Expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and enterprise change initiatives
• Executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and advise senior stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Experience in academic medical centers, healthcare systems, or similarly complex environments
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, or related)
• Exposure to large-scale transformation or system-level initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

This position has an estimated base salary range of $215,000 – $250,000 annually, with incentive bonus eligibility. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, capabilities, and internal equity. Mass General Brigham offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and professional development support.

Additional Information

• This role is a strategic advisory position and does not include direct oversight of front-line HR operations or employee relations activities.
• A formal job description outlining the full scope of responsibilities is available upon request.

For senior HR leaders seeking to elevate their impact—shifting from operational oversight to enterprise-level strategy—this represents a compelling next step within a leading, mission-driven organization.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$161,657.60 - $235,154.40/Annual

Grade

10

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.