Julie Alden Cullinane
Bellingham,MA
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at The Dimock Center, driving talent acquisition and DEIB initiatives. Expert in labor relations and compliance, I enhanced employee engagement and retention through innovative strategies. Skilled in HRIS implementation and leadership coaching, I foster inclusive cultures that empower teams and elevate organizational performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Human Resources
The Dimock Center
Roxbury, MA
06.2024 - Current
- Lead HR strategy for a multi-site health center with 550+ employees across clinical, behavioral health, and early childhood divisions.
- Re-drafted and published 90-page employee handbook 2025.
- Oversee full-cycle talent acquisition, labor relations (union negotiations, grievances), DEIB initiatives, employee engagement, and HR operations.
- Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with organizational strategic plan and mission priorities to create a better culture for employees and patients.
- Created a yearlong senior leadership training schedule to teach mentorship and employee – leader interaction.
- Implement HRIS upgrades (personnel digitalization, LMS integration, 360 performance reviews) to enhance operational efficiency and employee development.
- Head of credentialing for all medical personnel.
- H-1B Visa sponsorship-immigration.
- Foster an inclusive workplace culture focused on learning, accountability, and equitable advancement opportunities.
- Joint Commission Preparedness and created plan for center visit 2024.
- Hired team of ten to round out all areas of HR preparedness to fully support Dimock Center.
Director of Human Resources
Massachusetts Department of Corrections
Bridgewater, MA
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Directed HR operations for 600+ unionized employees in a forensic healthcare setting.
- Led labor negotiations, internal investigations, compliance reviews, and organizational development initiatives.
- Developed and implemented a new competency-based performance management system aligned with strategic goals.
- Led, taught and managed a successful Joint Commission visit after years of nearly losing accreditation.
- Created DEIB Committee and DEI initiatives.
- Mentored leadership to learn about disciplinary actions and MA laws.
- Mentored leadership upon rules regarding employee medical leave, PMFLA, FMLA, ADA, and sick/vacation time rules.
HR and Department Manager
Harvard University
MA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed HR programs, employee relations, and DEIB initiatives for over 100 staff members in a complex, unionized environment.
- Launched a DEIB cultural transformation initiative that improved staff retention by 10%.
- Developed leadership training and employee development programs enhancing succession readiness.
- Ran a yearlong project to completely overhaul department website.
- Planned and ran senior leadership retreat for 8 senior leaders to create better team culture.
HR Manager / Operations Manager
Brown University Medical School
, MA
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Led division-wide HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, engagement initiatives, and operations.
- Recruited, credentialed and wrote contracts for all medical staff hires.
- Increased employee satisfaction and retention through innovative creation of onboarding, performance feedback, and recognition programs.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MABachelor of Arts - English
Boston College
BostonPhD - Application’s pending
Skills
- Human Capital Strategy and Workforce Planning
- Organizational Culture Development and Change Management
- Labor Relations
- Union Negotiations
- Compliance
- Diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Belonging (DEIB) Leadership
- Employee Engagement
- Retention Strategies
- Leadership Coaching
- Management Development
- Talent Acquisition
- Succession Planning
- HRIS Systems Implementation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Organizational Metrics
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Suite
- SharePoint
- OneDrive
- Outlook
- Zoom
Certification
Massachusetts Teacher License, English, Active
Personal Hobbies
Published Author
Timeline
Vice President of Human Resources
The Dimock Center
06.2024 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Massachusetts Department of Corrections
12.2023 - 06.2024
HR and Department Manager
Harvard University
08.2022 - 12.2023
HR Manager / Operations Manager
Brown University Medical School
03.2018 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - English
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Boston College
PhD - Application’s pending
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