Human Resources Director

HR Director – Cooperative Organization

Schedule: 4 days on-site, Fridays remote

Experience: 6–10 years

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on HR Director to lead and elevate the Human Resources function for our cooperative organization. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to leadership, guide HR operations, and foster a culture of collaboration, compliance, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and an operational executor—comfortable designing the HR strategy while also rolling up their sleeves to implement it.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and people-related initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the HR team; ensure effective performance management and professional development.
• Champion the cooperative's mission, values, and culture through all HR programs.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, ensuring effective talent pipelines for both field and corporate roles.
• Develop onboarding, training, and leadership development programs tailored to the cooperative environment.
• Partner with department leaders to identify skill gaps and build training solutions.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Drive employee engagement strategies that support retention, communication, and collaborative work environments.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, and corrective action.
• Maintain positive working relationships across all teams and promote a strong, inclusive culture.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee HR policies, compliance, and best practices, ensuring adherence to state and federal employment laws.
• Manage compensation and benefits administration, including annual reviews and benchmarking.
• Maintain HR systems and reporting, ensuring accuracy in personnel records, payroll coordination, and data integrity.
• Lead initiatives around safety, workers' compensation, and regulatory compliance.

Cooperative-Specific Responsibilities

• Understand and support the unique operational, cultural, and governance structures of a cooperative.
• Partner with senior leadership on member-related initiatives, communication, and community-focused programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• 6–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Experience working in a cooperative strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on leader with the ability to balance strategic vision with day-to-day HR operations.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Pay: $155, $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $165,000