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Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Benefits, HR Systems, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

Riverside is pleased to announce an internal opportunity for the position of Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Benefits, HR Systems, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding. This position reflects an expansion of Riverside’s HR leadership structure and brings several closely connected HR functions under unified leadership.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) will provide strategic and operational leadership across key areas of Riverside’s Human Resources Department. The AVP oversees Employee Benefits, HR Systems, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, Leave Administration, Compensation, and job description and classification processes.

The AVP serves as a trusted advisor to organizational leadership and helps ensure that Riverside’s HR practices are effective, equitable, consistent, and compliant. This position plays an important role in fostering a culture that reflects Riverside’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence, accessibility, and hope.

The AVP will

Provide operational leadership across Employee Benefits, HR Systems, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, Leave Administration, Compensation, and job description and classification processes. The AVP will directly lead the areas aligned with their experience while providing leadership through, and working in close partnership with, the Director responsible for the other primary functional areas.
Oversee the administration of employee benefits and all applicable leave programs, including PFML, FMLA, and related leaves, ensuring that employees and managers receive timely, accurate, and supportive guidance.
Oversee the management, integration, and continued optimization of Riverside’s human resources information systems, currently UKG.
Promote HR data accuracy, efficient reporting, effective system processes, and strong coordination among HR, Payroll, Finance, and organizational leadership.
Provide oversight of compensation, job description, classification, and salary administration processes to support internal equity, external market alignment, and organizational consistency.
Oversee talent acquisition and onboarding strategies and processes to support Riverside’s workforce needs and provide candidates and new employees with a positive and welcoming experience.
Support the CHRO in planning, developing, and implementing strategic HR priorities and department-wide initiatives.
Partner with program and division leadership, HR team members, and external vendors to deliver high-quality service and effective problem-solving.
Work collaboratively and cohesively with the AVP of Employee Relations and Professional Development to promote an aligned and consistent approach across all areas of Human Resources.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, organizational policies, and established HR practices.

This position is based at Riverside’s Main Office in Dedham and requires an on-site presence a minimum of two days per week. Additional in-office time may be required to support leadership responsibilities, operational needs, and collaboration across Riverside. Specific on-site days may vary based on organizational priorities.

Salary: $134,000/year

Qualified candidates who are interested in this opportunity should apply through Riverside’s internal application process by September 22, 2026.

Required Skills

The successful candidate will have

- Current service in a Director-level HR role, or comparable senior HR leadership experience.
Demonstrated leadership expertise in either Benefits and HR Systems and/or Talent Acquisition and Onboarding.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic oversight across HR functions beyond the candidate’s primary area of expertise.
Strong knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulatory requirements, and HR best practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
Strong judgment, discretion, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with UKG or a comparable human resources information system is strongly preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced education and/or professional HR certification is preferred.

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

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