YMCA of Greater Boston

People & Strategy Partner

YMCA of Greater Boston

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $76,661 - $112,500 per year

About the role

  • Partner with senior leaders to understand business goals and translate them into people strategies, workforce plans, and organizational solutions.
  • Drive alignment between team-level practices and broader organizational priorities, ensuring consistency across departments.
  • Advise on organizational design, team effectiveness, and change management efforts.
  • Support leaders in navigating ambiguity, strengthening communication, and clarifying decision-making approaches.
  • Lead or support workforce planning efforts, including role clarity, staffing models, and future talent needs.
  • Partner on talent management strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and internal mobility.
  • Identify skill and capability gaps and help design strategies to build organizational capacity over time.
  • Contribute to the development of clear pathways for growth, mentorship, and leadership development.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations, performance management, and team dynamics.
  • Lead and support complex employee relations matters and investigations, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance.
  • Coach leaders on effective communication, feedback, and inclusive leadership practices.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous learning.
  • Help strengthen internal communication practices, ensuring clarity, transparency, and consistency across teams.
  • Partner on efforts to standardize processes, clarify decision-making pathways, and improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce friction in how work gets done.
  • Use data (engagement surveys, workforce metrics, feedback loops) to identify trends and inform strategy.
  • Support leaders in using data to make more consistent and informed decisions.
  • Champion a human-centered approach to people practices, balancing employee needs with organizational priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 5+ years of progressive HR or people operations experience
  • Demonstrated experience as a strategic partner to leaders, influencing decision-making and driving outcomes.
  • Strong background in employee relations, organizational development, and workforce strategy
  • Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional, systems-level initiatives.
  • Certifications (Preferred): SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent
  • Workplace investigation training (e.g., MCAD)
  • Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to proactively identify issues, assess root causes, and respond with practical, holistic solutions.
  • Strategic orientation with the ability to connect day-to-day work to broader organizational priorities and desired outcomes.
  • Growth and continuous improvement mindset; seeks feedback, learns quickly, and drives process and practice enhancements over time.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and focus on both short-term deliverables and long-term initiatives simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines, move projects forward, and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
  • Highly self-directed and accountable, while also receptive to supervision, direction, and constructive feedback.
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Hard Skills & Tools
workforce planningorganizational designemployee relationsperformance managementtalent managementchange managementdata analysisstrategic planningcross-functional initiativesworkplace investigation
Soft Skills
communicationleadership developmentcoachingproblem-solvinginfluencingaccountabilityadaptabilitycontinuous improvementmentorshipdecision-making
Certifications
SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHRworkplace investigation training