HR Director

HR MGMT 10, LLC

Employer:  HR MGMT 10, LLC

Location:  Michigan or Costa Mesa, CA

Employment Type:  Full Time

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Department:  Human Resources

Reports To:  Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Direct Reports:  HR Managers, HR Generalists, Recruiting Staff, HR Coordinators

Position Summary

HR MGMT 10, LLC is an Employer of Record providing workforce support services to partnered brands operating in regulated and consumer product industries.

The HR Director is a senior people leader responsible for building, leading, and scaling the human resources function across the organization. This role serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, overseeing all aspects of HR including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, organizational development, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR executive with a track record of developing high-performing teams, driving cultural alignment, and implementing people strategies that directly support business growth. This individual brings both the strategic vision to shape a people-first organization and the operational discipline to execute at every level.

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner directly with the CEO, COO, and executive team to develop and execute a people strategy that supports organizational goals, culture, and long-term growth

• Serve as the senior advisor on all workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management decisions across the company

• Lead the HR function with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, ensuring the department operates as a trusted, high-performing business partner to every team

• Drive and champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, performance, and continuous development throughout the organization

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee full-cycle recruiting strategy and operations across all departments, ensuring the organization attracts and retains top-tier talent at every level

• Develop and manage workforce planning processes, partnering with department heads to anticipate headcount needs and build proactive talent pipelines

• Establish employer brand standards and ensure a consistent, compelling candidate experience that reflects organizational values

3. Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Lead employee relations strategy, serving as the escalation point for complex investigations, disciplinary matters, and sensitive HR situations

• Design and oversee performance management frameworks including goal-setting, review cycles, feedback processes, and performance improvement plans

• Build and maintain a consistent HR presence across all departments, ensuring managers are equipped to lead their teams effectively and in alignment with company policy

• Advise leadership on organizational restructures, role changes, and reductions in force, ensuring legal compliance and equitable treatment throughout

4. Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee the design, benchmarking, and administration of compensation structures and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity

• Lead HR operations including enterprise-level payroll processing (including platforms such as WURK), HRIS management, onboarding and offboarding processes, employee records, reporting, and data integrity

• Establish and continuously refine HR policies, employee handbooks, and operational procedures that are compliant, scalable, and aligned with company culture

5. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including those specific to regulated industries such as cannabis

• Proactively identify HR-related legal risks and implement preventive policies, training programs, and procedures to mitigate exposure

• Maintain audit-ready HR records and documentation practices across all entities and partnered brands within the HR MGMT 10 portfolio

6. Learning, Development & Organizational Effectiveness

• Design and oversee learning and development programs that build leadership capability, accelerate employee growth, and reduce skill gaps across the organization

• Implement succession planning and high-potential identification frameworks to ensure long-term organizational continuity

• Lead and measure employee engagement initiatives, using survey data and direct feedback to drive meaningful improvements in culture and retention

Qualifications

Required

• 8 years of progressive HR experience, including 3 years in a senior HR leadership role (Director or above) with direct management of HR staff

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices across Michigan, California, and federal jurisdictions

• Proven ability to serve as a strategic business partner to C-suite and executive stakeholders while maintaining operational rigor

• Experience building and scaling HR functions within enterprise-level, multi-entity, or multi-brand organizations; comfortable managing the complexity of HR across distributed teams and locations

• Demonstrated expertise across the full HR spectrum: talent acquisition, employee relations, enterprise-level payroll administration, benefits design and management, compliance, and HR operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in regulated or compliance-intensive industries such as CPG, alcohol/beverage, staffing, or similar; cannabis industry experience is a plus but not required

• Familiarity with Employer of Record (EOR) structures and the unique HR considerations they present across multiple client brands

• Active HR certification required; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR accepted

• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms including WURK or similar workforce management systems; ability to configure, optimize, and drive adoption across a multi-entity organization

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline preferred

What Success Looks Like

• Executive leadership views the HR Director as an indispensable strategic partner whose input shapes decisions on people, culture, and organizational structure

• The HR function operates as a cohesive, high-performing team that is trusted and respected across all departments and partnered brands

• Retention is strong, hiring timelines are consistent, and the organization has a clear, scalable talent strategy aligned to business growth

• HR compliance posture is proactive, documented, and audit-ready—with no material legal or regulatory exposure arising from HR practices

• Employees at all levels experience a fair, consistent, and culturally aligned HR experience, from onboarding through development and beyond

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $100,000 to $130,000 annually

Placement within the range is based on experience, demonstrated success, and ability to perform essential job functions.

Eligible employees may also receive:

• Performance-based bonus tied to individual and organizational goal achievement

• Participation in long-term incentive or equity programs as applicable

• Access to company-sponsored benefits in accordance with HR MGMT 10, LLC plans and eligibility requirements

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods

• Primarily office-based environment; may include occasional travel to partnered brand locations, agency offices, or off-site events

• Availability for time-sensitive HR matters outside of standard business hours as situations require

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Employment Relationship & Legal Notices

Employment with HR MGMT 10, LLC is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time with or without cause or notice in accordance with applicable law.

This job description does not create an employment contract.

HR MGMT 10, LLC complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

HR MGMT 10, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000