Director, Human Resources ($143,300.00 - $189,600.00)

Position Summary

This position acts as a coach and advisor, proactively collaborating with both leaders and associates. Core responsibilities include collaborating with managers to drive associate engagement, performance and retention, advising managers on basic employee relations/employment law issues, overseeing talent and performance management processes, collaborating with the compensation department to provide compensation guidance to managers, and organizational development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the talent review and succession planning process, including development action planning for high-potential employees and critical roles.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention, acting as an advisor and coach to leaders. Leverage analytics (turnover trends, survey data) to shape data-informed engagement and retention strategies.
• Guide performance management processes end-to-end, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual performance reviews.
• Support business leaders with organizational design and restructuring efforts to ensure structures align with evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop and execute change management strategies supporting business transformations, restructures, or new strategic initiatives.
• Mitigate organizational risk through close partnership with the Employee Relations team and proactive identification and management of workplace issues.
• Align with the compensation team on pay strategy, including incentive program design, ad hoc compensation evaluations, and facilitation of the annual compensation planning cycle.
• Facilitate training programs for management and leadership development, new hire orientation, and team development sessions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting strategy and internal mobility to ensure a strong, sustainable talent pipeline.
  
  

Additional Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong relationship management skills
  
  

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
  
  

Preferred Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• 5 years
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Travel Required (10 - 20%)
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)
  
  

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $143,300.00 - $189,600.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us

Irvine Company is a privately held real estate investment company and master-planner committed to creating and sustaining communities that thrive for generations.

Irvine Company is respected for its master planning and environmental stewardship of the Irvine Ranch in Orange County, including diversified operations throughout coastal California. Irvine Company brings to life neighborhoods and sustainable communities with a full range of housing, jobs, retail centers, schools, parks and open space.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our guiding principles.

Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.