HR Director

A well-established global organization with approximately 1,000 employees and operations across multiple regions is seeking a HR Director to serve as a key strategic business partner to executive leadership. This highly visible position will lead human resources initiatives across a diverse workforce while helping drive organizational growth, operational excellence, and talent strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance on people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning
• Lead and develop an HR team while fostering a high-performance, employee-focused culture
• Partner with business leaders to drive talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and related HR policies
• Support performance management, employee relations, compensation, and organizational development programs
• Leverage HR technology and emerging AI tools to improve processes, reporting, and overall HR effectiveness
• Participate in key recruiting and talent acquisition activities for critical positions
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the HR function
• Travel up to 25% domestically as business needs require

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification is a plus
• Minimum 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• At least 2 years in a senior HR leadership role partnering directly with executive leadership teams, including C-suite executives
• Demonstrated HR leadership experience supporting operational, distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, hospitality, or other workforce-intensive environments
• Experience leading and developing HR teams
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, employee relations, FMLA, ADA, and HR best practices
• HRIS experience and a strong comfort level with technology and AI-enabled business tools
• Leadership style characterized by humility, collaboration, and a willingness to be hands-on when needed
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Strategic leadership role with direct exposure to executive decision-making and business strategy
• Opportunity to influence organizational direction and help shape the future of the HR function
• Strong executive support for innovation, process improvement, and AI adoption
• Collaborative, low-politics culture focused on partnership, accountability, and results
• Flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely when business needs allow
• Family-oriented culture known for stability, strong employee retention, and long-term growth opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a globally operating organization

Pay

• Base salary: $150,000 - $175,000+ (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• Annual performance bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career growth within a stable and expanding organization