Senior Director, Employee Relations & HR Governance
 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | |
paid time off, 401(k)
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 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 50 Northern Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Jan 16, 2026 | |
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Job Description The Senior Director of Employee Relations and HR Governance is a strategic leader responsible for shaping, directing, and executing the organization's global employee relations strategy, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant employment practices. This role provides enterprise oversight for HR governance, policy management, workplace investigations, labor and employment risk mitigation, and ER-related data and insights. The Senior Director partners closely with HR leadership, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to proactively strengthen the employee experience, reduce risk, and ensure operational excellence in all workforce-related practices. Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualifications * 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with deep expertise in employee relations, investigations, and employment law. * Experience leading & developing ER practitioners as well as evolving ER functions at a complex, matrixed, global organization. * Demonstrated success developing and managing HR policies and governance frameworks. * Proven ability to advise senior executives on sensitive and high-risk matters. * Exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, and high emotional intelligence. * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; experience with ER case management tools and analytics. * Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or JD preferred. Leadership Competencies * Strategic, enterprise-level thinker with the ability to navigate ambiguity. * Credible and composed in high-stakes situations. * Skilled at building trust, driving accountability, and influencing without authority. * Commitment to fairness, inclusion, and ethical leadership. * Ability to lead through change and build scalable, sustainable ER practices. #LI-LE1 Pay Range: $222,400 - $333,600Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com | |