HR Director

This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. C2C arrangements are not accepted. Hybrid near Irvine, CA.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy, employee relations, compliance, and workforce initiatives across a multi-site organization. This role requires a hands-on HR leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing complex employee matters, and building scalable HR processes. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of California employment and wage-and-hour laws, experience supporting geographically dispersed locations, and the executive presence to partner effectively with employees and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction across core HR functions, including employee relations, compliance, performance management, and workforce support.
• Advise leadership on complex employee relations matters and workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage-and-hour requirements, ERISA, Department of Labor regulations, and other employer obligations.
• Support employees and leaders across multiple locations and varying levels of the organization.
• Develop and improve HR policies, processes, infrastructure, and best practices.
• Respond to escalated employee matters and provide on-site support when necessary.
• Partner with operational leadership on organizational and workforce initiatives.
• Promote consistent HR practices while remaining flexible to the needs of individual locations.

Qualifications

• Significant HR leadership experience within a multi-site, service-oriented organization.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law and wage-and-hour regulations.
• Knowledge of ERISA and Department of Labor requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters.
• Strong communication, judgment, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees ranging from entry-level staff through highly compensated professionals and executives.
• Experience building or strengthening HR infrastructure in a growing or evolving organization.
• Healthcare, clinical, or similar service-industry experience is preferred but not required.