Human Resources · Boston, MA

HR Manager jobs in Boston, MA

HR managers oversee the people side of a company, from hiring and onboarding to benefits, performance, and employee relations. They balance business needs with employment law and a workable culture.

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$40–$92/hr
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$128k
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People Partner (HR)

Novartis · Cambridge, MA
$98.7k - $183.3k

Job Description SummaryWe are a team of passionate HR professionals, united by a shared purpose and a drive to succeed together. The... ..., you will be a trusted advisor—guiding and supporting leaders, managers, and ass…

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Senior Director of Human Resources

VITRA Health · Boston, MA · Full-time

care needs. Each client is supported by a dedicated nurse and case manager, ensuring compassionate, personalized, and dignified care. The... ...of the Human Resources team, this leader will oversee a team of HR professio…

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HR Business Partner (hybrid)

Boston Childrens’ Hospital · Boston, MA

supporting our Research Departments. This role partners closely with HR leadership and Centers of Expertise (COEs) to understand... ...areas including employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, organ…

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Brokerage Coordinator

Cushman & Wakefield · Boston, MA
$31.88 - $37.5 per hour

participate in regular business and team meetings. This multifaceted role requires someone with strong organizational and project management skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Job Descripti…

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Compass Group · Boston, MA
$115k - $120k

Position Title: PEOPLE & TALENT MANAGER - BOSTON, MA Salary: $115000 - $120000 / yr Other Forms of Compensation: $7k - $8k annual... ...team members to be their best in their career. Critical to this HR leader's success?…

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HR Partner, Healthcare

Merck · Boston, MA
$114.3k - $171.5k

External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role:As a HR Partner, you will play a crucial role in providing consistent,... ...Partner team to coordinate operations, support employee and managers needs an…

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Human Resources Manager

Franklin Barbecue · Newton, MA · Full-time, Part-time

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background... ...and resolve employee complaints and grievances. #Analyze HR data and provi…

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HR Manager, Corporate Functions

Waltham, MA · Full-time
$103.1k - $154.7k

safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: As an HR partner at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll support strategic initiatives... ..., HR policies, and best practices • Experience in performance management, emplo…

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Senior HR Director For People & Engagement

ACLU of Massachusetts · Boston, MA · Full-time
$174.5k - $185k

SENIOR HR DIRECTOR FOR PEOPLE & ENGAGEMENT Summary The Senior HR Director for People & Engagement plays a critical role in bolstering... ...this role includes recruitment, hiring, and onboarding; talent management, learn…

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Manager, Human Resources - Hybrid

XPO Logistics · Boston, MA
$109.96k - $137.45k

What you’ll need to succeed as a Manager, Human Resources at XPO Minimum qualifications: ~ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources... ...and appropriate escalation ~ Direct experience serving as an HR or people advisor for…

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What hr managers earn in Boston

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $40–$52 $83k–$109k
Mid level $52–$71 $109k–$147k
Senior $68–$92 $141k–$192k

Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Employee relationsEmployment law compliancePerformance managementBenefits and compensationHRIS (Workday, BambooHR)Conflict resolutionPolicy developmentCoaching managersDiscretion
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Tell me about a difficult employee relations issue you handled.

Choose a case you can discuss without identifying anyone. Show a fair process: investigation, documentation, consistent application of policy, and a resolution.

How do you coach a manager who is struggling with their team?

Describe diagnosing before advising — observing, gathering feedback — then giving the manager concrete behaviors to change and following up on progress.

How do you stay compliant across changing employment laws?

Name your sources, such as SHRM updates and employment counsel, and give an example of a policy you updated in response to a legal change.

Walk me through how you would handle a termination.

Show the full arc: documented performance process first, legal review where needed, a respectful conversation, and clean logistics for pay and access.

How do you measure whether HR is working?

Point to metrics like regretted attrition, time to fill, engagement trends, and completed performance cycles, tied back to business outcomes.

Tell me about a policy or program you built from scratch.

Explain the problem it solved, how you got leadership and employees on board, and what changed after rollout.

How do you handle a complaint about a senior leader?

Emphasize taking it seriously regardless of rank: proper investigation, involving counsel or the board if warranted, and protecting the reporter from retaliation.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For hr managers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State the population you supported: headcount, locations, and whether the workforce was hourly, salaried, or mixed.

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Quantify people outcomes, such as reduced turnover or shortened time to fill, with the baseline you started from.

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Name the employment law areas you have handled directly, like FMLA, ADA accommodations, or wage-and-hour issues.

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Include one program you built end to end — onboarding, review cycles, benefits renewal — with its adoption or result.

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List SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR credentials near the top; many HR postings screen for them.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 HR Generalist
02 HR Manager
03 Senior HR Manager
04 HR Director
05 VP of People
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