Director of Human Resources

Position Summary

Odyssey is seeking an experienced and people-centered Director of Human Resources to lead core HR functions and ensure high-quality delivery of HR services across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resources Business Partnership function, manage and provide direction to HRBP's across business groups, guidance and management of employee relations, and further strengthening and building the function into a cohesive operating model.
• Set clear expectations, objectives, and provide direction on execution and best practice across HRBP roles.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, and culture.
• Partner with the executive directors and enterprise leaders to support cross-functional alignment and execution.
• Lead and develop HR Business Partners providing day-to-day HR support to specific business groups.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality execution of performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, and talent processes.
• Drive clarity on roles and overall execution, understanding escalation paths, and problem solving and escalation on people related matters between HRBPs and the business group leaders.
• Partner closely with Training and Development, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR Operations to ensure frameworks are practical, scalable, and consistently deployed.
• Use workforce data, HR metrics, and talent analytics to inform priorities and improve HR impact.
• Leverage advanced people analytics and market intelligence to inform strategic workforce decisions and anticipate future needs.
• Look to continuously refine the HR business partnership model when deemed necessary to improve efficiency and effectiveness, trust, and overall employee experience.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or related field. Masters degree in relevant field/MBA is preferred
• Years of Experience: At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressive HR experience including senior-level HRBP roles and leadership/people management experience in managing HRBP roles or teams.
• Certifications: SHRM certifications are preferred
• Technical Skills: Enterprise HR leadership and strategic judgment Experience in organizational design and development Strong operational discipline and execution focus Strong business acumen Demonstrated success leading organizations through scale, transformation, or operating-model redesign Prior people-leadership experience managing HRBPs, HR Generalists, or HR teams
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills with managers and employees at all levels Executive coaching and influence at senior level Experience partnering with executive-level leaders and enterprise functions Ability to balance strategy with hands-on leadership Trusted advisor with credibility across the business Build a symbiotic partnership with Odyssey's SLT, sharing insights that shape strategy and ensuring frameworks are executed consistently Communicate clearly, consistently, and proactively to build trust across HR and business leadership

Additional Information

• Location: Wakefield, MA (preferred) or Dayton, OH
• Travel: ~15%
• Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid, three days a week in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)