Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

Our client is seeking a dedicated and strategic Director of Human Resources to join their team. This pivotal role ensures the organization maintains its reputation as an exceptional employer by cultivating a strong, positive workplace culture that aligns with core values and supports sustained growth. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in HR leadership, with a focus on employee relations, compliance, and organizational development, all while owning the payroll function within HR. This is an exciting opportunity to influence company success from the inside out, working closely with executive leadership and building a high-performance team.

Compensation: $125,000 to $125,000

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives to enhance overall business performance.
• Manage all HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and compliance initiatives.
• Oversee benefits administration activities such as COBRA, workers’ compensation, STD/LTD, life insurance, health and dental plans, FSA, HRA, FMLA, and 401(k).
• Stay current with federal and state employment laws, ensuring ongoing compliance and managing audits or regulatory reporting.
• Lead succession planning efforts and implement workforce development programs to build leadership capacity and talent pipelines.
• Regularly assess and update policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook for consistency and compliance.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture through engagement programs, training, and leadership coaching.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, employee relations, and risk management.
• Utilize HRIS systems and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Supervise and mentor HR team members, fostering a high-performance environment.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback to inform ongoing improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) highly desired.
• 7–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a director or senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll management within HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building trust across the organization.
• Experience with HRIS systems, data analysis, and leveraging HR analytics for strategic insights.
• Ability to navigate organizational change and guide teams through transitions.
• Flexibility with work hours, with occasional travel and evening/weekend demands.

Other Requirements:

• This is a full-time role based primarily in-office, with one day per week remote in a hybrid setup.
• Ability to occasionally travel for work-related purposes.
• Provided equipment to support remote work on designated days.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

Bring your HR expertise, strategic mindset, and passion for building outstanding workplaces—take the next step in your leadership journey with this exciting opportunity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply promptly to become part of a team committed to excellence.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.