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

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Mass General Brigham Incorporated 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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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.