HR Business Partner
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
NOW HIRING: HR Business Partner
Location: Fall River, MA
Salary Range: 62k to $67k
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
Catholic Charities is seeking an experienced and compassionate HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our dedicated staff across multiple programs. This role blends strategic partnership with hands-on HR support, ensuring our practices reflect our core values of compassion, dignity, and respect. If you are passionate about supporting mission-driven work and building positive workplace culture, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers on performance, engagement, and retention.
- Partner with leadership on staffing strategies, recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
- Provide coaching and training to supervisors on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
- Conduct thorough, confidential employee relations investigations.
- Foster a positive, mission-aligned workplace culture through collaboration and engagement initiatives.
- Facilitate performance review processes and support leadership development efforts.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate HR documentation and analyze workforce metrics to recommend improvements.
- Travel regularly to shelter and housing sites to provide on-site HR support.
- Work in partnership with the PuzzleHR team to maintain alignment between HR practices, agency policies, and organizational objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within social services, shelter, or nonprofit environments.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and discretion.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between program sites.
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
Why Work With Us?
At Catholic Charities, you’ll play a key role in empowering staff who serve vulnerable individuals and families throughout the community. We offer:
- A collaborative, supportive team environment
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- The ability to make a meaningful impact every day
- A workplace grounded in compassion, dignity, and service
