Director of Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align HR practices with organizational needs.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on HR fundamentals.
• Serve as a trusted, practical advisor focused on execution and consistency.
• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation and customer focus within the HR team.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team.

HR Operations & Infrastructure

• Assess current HR practices and identify gaps in compliance, annual reporting, processes, and documentation.
• Establish and standardize HR policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Build and maintain consistent employee file management systems (digital and/or physical).
• Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness across all HR functions.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Lead and maintain I-9 compliance, including audit readiness and corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Oversee and track required compliance training (harassment prevention, safety, etc.).
• Develop and implement compliance calendars and monitoring systems.

HR Systems and Process Improvement

• Evaluate and implement HRIS or optimize existing systems.
• Create reporting and tracking mechanisms for key HR metrics.
• Streamline manual processes and introduce scalable solutions.
• Build tools, templates, and resources for managers.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP/SHRMP-SCP or PHR/SPHR certifications preferred.
• Experience: 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, with strong emphasis on HR operations and compliance.
• Proven experience building or rebuilding HR infrastructure in a growing or evolving organization.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Strong attention to detail with a process-oriented mindset.
• Ability to balance hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities.

Leadership Profile

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Builder mindset.
• Practical problem-solving and risk awareness.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA headquarters.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Sitting/Standing - must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time.
• Stooping - bending at the waist.
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 10 lbs.
• Walking
• Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.
• Hearing - talking
• Talking - capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
• Writing - capacity to express thoughts orally
• Expertise in: Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises, etc.