Director of Human Resources

About the role

The Human Resources Director is responsible for guiding and managing the overall Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company. This role works closely with senior management to help determine the direction of the company regarding employee processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Competencies:
  • Communication: listening, emotional control, confidence, open-mindedness, respect, written – clear, correct, complete, concrete, concise, considered, and courteous
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking: ability to think rationally and clearly about what they should or not believe and coming to a well-informed decision. Understanding the logical connection between ideas
  • Ethical Practice: application of ethical values in organizational behavior
  • Business Acumen: business savviness and sense and understanding of the business
  • Adaptability Skills: ability to learn new skills and behaviors in response to changing circumstances
  • Tech Skills: ability to interact and complete tasks using computer-based technologies
  • Interpersonal Skills: empathetic listening, purposeful questions, effective articulation, difficult conversation, conflict resolution, influence, negotiation
  • Consultation: ability to counsel employees and managers
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 10 – 15 years of relevant experience required
  • SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or PHR Certification preferred
  • In depth knowledge and experience with a variety of Human Resources and Talent Development issues, including recruitment, hiring, coaching, mentoring, professional development, and compensation
  • Ability to build staff and manage direct reports
  • Strong leadership skills with an ability to lead by example in terms of creating a positive, exciting, and productive work environment for employees to ensure collective success
  • Ability to serve as a strategic business partner to the leadership team
  • Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
  • Confidence and professionalism in meeting and working with employment candidates and senior leaders in the organization
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated commitment to accountability and measuring outcomes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs
  • Experience with Rippling payroll/HRIS or similar software

Essential Functions

• Passion and loyalty for the company
• Ability to think analytically and problem solve, combined with a willingness to ask questions and work collaboratively
• Hard-working team player, positive and enthusiastic
• Highly organized and detail-oriented self-starter
• Ability to work under time pressures with multiple priorities while able to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Discretion with confidential information
• Comfort with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment

Pay Range

175,000 - 225,000 USD per year (Louisville)