What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Director position at The Kleingers Group?
THE OPPORTUNITY
- The Kleingers Group is seeking a strategic, hands-on Human Resources Director to shape the future of their workforce and elevate how people, culture, and performance enable business success.
- This role is both visionary and operational - leading a high-impact HR function while partnering closely with business leaders to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
- You will play a central role in sustaining a culture grounded in quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Kleingers Group is a premier civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture firm that has been transforming communities for over 30 years. With over 170 employees in offices across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida, they combine local expertise and with regional resources to deliver innovative design solutions. They specialize in leading complex design projects and serve diverse markets including healthcare, educational, civic, commercial, industrial, athletic, and transportation sectors.
Proudly a 100% employee-owned firm, their investment in people, communities, and design excellence has enhanced the landscapes of the places we call home. With inspired people and creative design, we’re transforming communities one project at a time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & HR Operations
- Reporting to the President/CEO, serve as a key contributor to organizational strategy and long-term workforce planning
- Partner with executive and senior leadership to align HR strategy, policies, and programs with business goals
- Lead and develop the Human Resources team to deliver consistent, high-quality service across all business units
- Manage the HR budget and leverage HR metrics and analytics to inform leadership decisions
Compliance, Risk & Safety
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws, including EEO, affirmative action, and required filings
- Provide expert guidance on labor and employment matters (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, OSHA, corrective action, terminations)
- Oversee and continuously strengthen the company’s Safety Program
Total Rewards & Benefits
- Partner closely with benefits brokers to deliver competitive, cost-effective benefits programs
- Lead annual benefits market reviews and salary benchmarking; provide data-driven recommendations to leadership
- Oversee benefits administration, eligibility, and enrollment processes
Talent Management & Employee Relations
- Lead enterprise-wide talent management, including attraction, development, retention, and deployment of talent
- Design and evolve performance management frameworks and competitive compensation strategies
- Identify and address skills gaps through workforce planning and development initiatives
- Partner with leaders to anticipate hiring needs and support recruiting and onboarding efforts
- Oversee job architecture, job descriptions, and job analyses
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution
- Conduct and oversee internal investigations with objectivity, discretion, and fairness
IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience (or 15 years in HR leadership/management)
- Demonstrated experience across the full employee lifecycle
- Strong business acumen paired with deep respect for the human element of work
- Proven ability to design and implement HR programs, systems, and processes
- Experience navigating organizational growth, change, or transition
- Data-driven mindset with experience using HR metrics, reporting, and analytics
- Strong technology fluency (ATS, HRIS, MS Office, social platforms)
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Exceptional interpersonal skills: approachable, empathetic, credible, strong listener, and highly communicative
- Trusted advisor who builds strong relationships at all levels of the organization
- Collaborative, team-oriented leader with a service mindset
- Sound judgment and ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution
- Commitment to inclusion, equity, and belonging
- Sincere, genuine, authentic – values relationship building with all employees
THE PAYOFF
- Shape and lead a modern, high-impact HR function
- Influence company culture and long-term organizational success
- Partner closely with senior leadership and make a visible, lasting impact
- Build scalable people systems that support growth and performance
- Join a values-driven organization where people truly matter