Human Resources Director ($143,300.00 - $189,600.00)

About Us

Irvine Company is a privately held real estate investment company and master-planner committed to creating and sustaining communities that thrive for generations. Irvine Company is respected for its master planning and environmental stewardship of the Irvine Ranch in Orange County, including diversified operations throughout coastal California. The company brings to life neighborhoods and sustainable communities with a full range of housing, jobs, retail centers, schools, parks, and open space. It takes pride in its employee community, fostering a collaborative environment with abundant opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the talent review and succession planning process, including development action planning for high-potential employees and critical roles.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention, acting as an advisor and coach to leaders.
• Leverage analytics (turnover trends, survey data) to shape data-informed engagement and retention strategies.
• Guide performance management processes end-to-end, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual performance reviews.
• Support business leaders with organizational design and restructuring efforts to ensure structures align with evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop and execute change management strategies supporting business transformations, restructures, or new strategic initiatives.
• Mitigate organizational risk through close partnership with the Employee Relations team and proactive identification and management of workplace issues.
• Align with the compensation team on pay strategy, including incentive program design, ad hoc compensation evaluations, and facilitation of the annual compensation planning cycle.
• Facilitate training programs for management and leadership development, new hire orientation, and team development sessions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting strategy and internal mobility to ensure a strong, sustainable talent pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Travel required (10 - 20%).
• Valid California driver’s license; maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $143,300.00 - $189,600.00. Actual placement within this range may vary based on relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Benefits

The Company offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.