We are seeking an experienced, people-focused Director of Human Resources to lead and strengthen our client's employee experience. This is an exceptional opportunity for an HR leader who is passionate about building an engaging workplace culture, developing meaningful employee programs, and partnering with leadership to attract, retain, and develop exceptional talent.
As the organization's sole HR leader supporting over 400 employees, you will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while overseeing all aspects of Human Resources. Our HR foundation—including policies, procedures, and employee handbook—is already well established. We are seeking someone who can elevate our employee engagement, strengthen our culture, enhance our compensation and benefits programs, and help create an environment where employees thrive.
While hiring managers lead the majority of day-to-day recruiting efforts, this role provides strategic guidance throughout the hiring process and leads recruitment for select management and leadership-level positions.
This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution and thrives in an environment where relationships, collaboration, and people are at the center of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion a positive, engaging, and high-performing workplace culture throughout the organization.
- Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives that improve employee satisfaction, retention, and overall workplace experience.
- Partner with leadership to reinforce company values and foster a collaborative, people-first culture.
- Conduct employee engagement surveys, analyze feedback, and develop action plans to drive continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities to enhance communication, employee involvement, and organizational effectiveness.
- Coach leaders through employee concerns, conflict resolution, performance issues, and difficult conversations.
- Partner with leadership on organizational planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
- Lead the organization's compensation programs, including salary benchmarking, market analysis, pay recommendations, and annual merit review processes.
- Analyze benefits offerings and recommend enhancements that support employee attraction, engagement, and retention.
- Provide guidance on recruiting best practices, interviewing techniques, compensation recommendations, and hiring decisions.
- Lead recruitment efforts for management and leadership-level positions.
- Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Support onboarding initiatives that help new employees successfully integrate into the organization and culture.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience in a senior HR leadership role.
- Experience serving as the primary HR leader or supporting organizations with approximately 300–1,000 employees.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and employment laws and HR best practices.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
