Executive Director

by Grace Holley

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on September 23, 2025

CLVU seeks a full-time Human Resources Manager to lead daily HR functions and act as a strategic partner to leadership. This is not a back-office administrative role. The HR Manager will independently manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and recruitment, while also advising on workplace culture, systems improvement, and staff development. This position plays a key role in shaping an equitable, supportive, and accountable work environment.

Position Title : Human Resources Manager

Reports To : Executive Director

Location : Hybrid – Boston (minimum 3 in-office days / week)

Salary Range : $67,000- $73,000

Submit resume and cover letter to : jobs@clvu.org Subject line : HR Manager Application Apply by October 17, 2025 for priority consideration.

About City Life / Vida Urbana (CLVU) City Life / Vida Urbana is a 52-year-old multilingual, grassroots housing justice organization committed to building collective power to fight displacement and win housing as a human right. We use a radical organizing model that connects personal housing struggles to broader systems change. Our team is grounded in shared values of racial, economic, and gender justice, and we seek team members who thrive in collaborative environments.

Position Summary

CLVU seeks a full-time Human Resources Manager to lead daily HR functions and act as a strategic partner to leadership. This is not a back-office administrative role. The HR Manager will independently manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and recruitment, while also advising on workplace culture, systems improvement, and staff development. This position plays a key role in shaping an equitable, supportive, and accountable work environment.

The HR Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with the Board Personnel Committee. This is a hybrid position based in Boston requiring at least three in-office days per week , plus occasional Saturday leadership meetings once a month .

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance (25%)

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries from staff and managers; elevate complex matters appropriately.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Administer onboarding, offboarding, and internal transitions.
• Lead or support investigations, discipline processes, and policy enforcement with integrity and fairness.

Strategic HR Leadership (20%)

Payroll & Benefits Administration (20%)

Recruitment & Hiring (15%)

Culture, Training & Development (20%)

Promote a workplace culture aligned with CLVU’s mission and movement values.

Core Competencies

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Benefits

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to : jobs@clvu.org

Subject line : HR Manager Application

Applications received by October 17, 2025 will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

CLVU strongly encourages applications from Black and Brown people, working-class individuals, LGBTQIA+ folks, and others underrepresented in leadership.

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