What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Director position at Wheaton | Bekins?
TITLE: Human Resources Director DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Rate Range: 28
REPORTS TO: CFO SUPERVISES: Yes
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Rate Range: 28
REPORTS TO: CFO SUPERVISES: Yes
Position Summary
The Director of Human Resources leads all HR functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and full compliance with employment laws. This role partners with leadership to drive HR strategy, enhance employee engagement, and support a high-performing workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all HR operations, including strategy, policies, and departmental goals
- Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, and performance management programs, including the processing of payroll when needed
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and reporting requirements
- Direct talent acquisition, workforce planning, on-boarding, and retention efforts
- Manage employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation
- Develop and train leadership on HR practices, performance management, and culture initiatives
- Evaluate and improve HR systems, processes, and overall organizational effectiveness
- Maintain accurate HR records and oversee compliance-driven documentation
- Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
- SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certifications required
- 5 years of HR experience, including 3 years in a leadership role
- Experience supporting senior leadership and managing teams
- Strong background in compensation, benefits, employee relations, and compliance
- Payroll experience required
Core Competencies
- Deep knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule (in-office Monday–Thursday)
- Standard office environment with minimal safety hazards
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.