HR Director

HR Director

As a Director, HR Business Leader, you will lead a team of HR Business Leaders while also providing strategic HR partnership to your own assigned client groups. You will guide the execution of enterprise HR programs and talent priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role acts as a trusted advisor to leaders, strengthens the effectiveness of the HRBL team, and works closely with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) and the Shared Success Center to advance business priorities and deliver coordinated workforce and organizational solutions.

Location : Fairfax, VA

Salary Range: $180,000 bonus

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic Advising & Senior-Level Partnership (40–50%)
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning workforce and talent strategies with business goals.
• Partner with executives on workforce planning, organizational design, succession, and leadership development.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters (performance, conflict, policy, investigations) in partnership with ER when needed.
• Identify emerging workforce trends and deliver forward-looking, strategic recommendations.
• Represent HR in leadership discussions, translating business needs into actionable HR strategies.
• Leadership of HR Business Leaders (30–40%)
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Leaders across multiple client groups.
• Set clear expectations and ensure consistent, high-quality HR support aligned with business priorities.
• Build team capability through coaching, feedback, and development planning.
• Drive collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistency across the team.
• Oversee workload and priorities to ensure balanced, responsive support.
• Partnership with HR Centers of Expertise (10–20%)
• Collaborate with COEs (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, Employee Relations) to deliver aligned solutions.
• Ensure strong coordination and communication between HRBLs and COEs.
• Provide input to improve HR programs, tools, and processes.
• Act as a connector across HR to ensure seamless execution.
• HR Program Execution & Oversight (10–20%)
• Oversee execution of core HR programs (performance management, talent planning, succession, compensation).
• Ensure consistent, timely implementation across all client groups.
• Use data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; guide leaders on next steps.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in HR transactions across teams.
• Support organizational change efforts and prepare leaders and HRBLs for effective execution.
• Additional Responsibilities (5–10%)
• Contribute to enterprise initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Support broader HR and organizational priorities as needed.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including:
• experience advising and supporting senior leaders
• leadership responsibilities (people leadership and/or leading major initiatives)
• strategic HR planning, including workforce or organizational planning
• Experience managing or developing HR professionals
• Experience in a multisite, shared services, or ?service-oriented environment.
• Strong background in organizational and workforce planning, leadership coaching, and navigating complex employee related? matters.
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of core HR practices and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior executives and build strong partnerships across HR and the business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving? skills; able to interpret data and trends.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams in a fast-paced? environment.
  
  

About Versique (Ensure this heading is bold)

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.