HR Business Partner

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Location:

Fall River, MA
Salary Range: $62,000.00-$67,000.00

Catholic Charities is seeking an experienced and compassionate HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our dedicated staff across multiple shelter and housing 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.