Human Resources Director

📌 Now Hiring: Human Resources Director

Join one of Dewar Nurseries’ subsidiaries in a key leadership role, shaping people strategy and organizational culture.

The Role:

The Director of Human Resources is a leadership position responsible for designing, governing, and executing enterprise-wide human capital strategy. This role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, ensuring that people, policies, and performance systems are aligned with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term growth initiatives.

The successful candidate will bring strong corporate HR governance experience, sound judgment, and the ability to operate at both the strategic and executive levels.

Core Responsibilities:

Enterprise HR Strategy & Governance

• Develop and execute a comprehensive human resources strategy aligned with corporate goals, expansion plans, and operational priorities
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and succession strategy
• Establish and maintain HR governance frameworks, policies, and controls that support enterprise scalability and risk mitigation

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Oversee internal audits, policy reviews, and compliance reporting related to employment practices
• Partner with legal and executive leadership on risk management, investigations, and employment-related litigation matters

Talent & Performance Architecture

• Lead enterprise-level talent management strategy, including executive recruitment, leadership development, and succession planning
• Oversee performance management systems that reinforce accountability, measurable outcomes, and leadership standards
• Support compensation strategy, incentive design, and benefits programs aligned with market benchmarks and financial objectives

Employee Relations & Leadership Advisory

• Provide executive-level guidance on complex employee relations matters, corrective action, and termination decisions
• Ensure consistent and equitable application of HR policies across all business sectors.
• Coach senior leaders and managers on performance management, documentation standards, and leadership effectiveness

HR Operations & Infrastructure

• Oversee HR systems, data integrity, and reporting to support informed decision-making
• Partner with Finance on labor modeling, headcount planning, and cost controls
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR efficiency, scalability, and professionalism

Culture, Engagement & Organizational Effectiveness

• Champion a culture of accountability, professionalism, and ethical leadership
• Lead enterprise engagement, communication, and organizational development initiatives
• Ensure alignment between corporate values, leadership behaviors, and employee experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level or director-level roles
• Demonstrated experience operating in high-compliance environments.
• Strong command of employment law, HR governance, and compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence enterprise-level decision-making
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforces at scale

Professional Attributes

• Executive presence and board-level communication skills
• High degree of discretion, judgment, and professionalism
• Strategic, analytical, and metrics-driven approach to HR leadership
• Ability to balance organizational risk management with business agility
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change in growth environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits and opportunities
• Direct involvement in strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives