Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources (HR) leads the HR and Payroll functions, overseeing Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Development, and Employee Engagement while ensuring policy compliance. This role aligns HR strategy with business objectives, administers compensation, benefits, and insurance programs in keeping with industry and local standards, and manages associated costs. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and serves as a contributing member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Pay

$140k‑$160k annually

Responsibilities

• Define the organization’s long-term HR mission, vision, and goals, identifying ways to support these through people‑related policies, procedures, and management.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the HR team and department.
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and objectives for the HR team aligned with industry standards.
• Manage, implement, and enforce the HR team budget.
• Oversee maintenance of HR, payroll, and personnel files, including fulfillment of Department of Transportation requirements.
• Maintain a master training schedule to capture, track, and manage all required employee trainings (e.g., CETP, Homeland Security, Hazmat, CFC’s, HVAC apprentice, journeyman, and master’s licenses).
• Ensure practices, policies, and procedures comply with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and update policies and procedures for inclusion in the Employee Handbook.
• Manage and improve the annual performance review process.
• Oversee company progressive discipline and performance management programs.
• Run staff recognition and engagement programs, such as service milestones and employee appreciation events.
• Provide guidance on and resolve complex employee‑relations issues, conducting thorough, objective investigations and championing a respectful, inclusive workplace.
• Support development and updates to job descriptions.
• Suggest and support training and development programs for team members.
• Establish clear career paths and cross‑training opportunities for employees.
• Manage a minimum/median/maximum base compensation scale tied to job descriptions, experience, and capabilities.
• Analyze compensation and benefits trends to manage costs and stay aligned with industry standards.
• Collaborate with Accounting to support annual budgeting for compensation, benefits, and insurance.
• Administer payroll and benefits programs, including the 401(k) plan.
• Oversee annual healthcare plan renewal and rollout to employees.
• Ensure completion of OSHA reporting requirements.
• Oversee business insurance policies (casualty, workers’ compensation, general liability, and auto), including renewals, audits, and claims review processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM‑CP/SPHR or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to perform complex quantitative analysis, synthesize findings, and make recommendations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

• On‑Demand Pay
• Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Insurance with Employer Contribution and Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Discounts / Friends & Family Discounts