Human Resources Director

About the role

The Director of Human Resources will oversee core HR initiatives, with particular focus on employee relations, total rewards, and compliance. Reporting directly to TCI’s Chief Talent Officer, this role serves as a key member of the HR leadership team, overseeing HR operations including employee relations, compensation philosophy and practices, benefits administration, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership by serving as a key member of TCI’s HR leadership team, overseeing HR operations including employee relations, compensation philosophy and practices, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Partner closely with the Chief Talent Officer and other functional HR leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives that support business goals and workforce needs.
• Develop and execute people strategy and policy to ensure exceptional employee relations and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Reinforce a collaborative and positive culture while fostering an appreciation for TCI’s core values.
• Lead company-wide employee relations and manage total rewards by partnering closely with the HR team members on best practices and proper handling of employee concerns to ensure a positive and productive work environment across all locations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving employee concerns, disputes, and grievances, promoting fair treatment, and fostering strong communication between employees and management.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, and recognition initiatives, ensuring they are competitive and equitable.
• Contribute as a collaborative, high-performing HR team member and leader by serving as a thought leader, key resource, mentor and strategic advisor on best HR practices to support the team.
• Ensure best practices for HR compliance by ensuring company remains in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across all locations.
• Maintain and update all HR policies and practices, provide oversight for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), including all reporting and compliance activities.
• Stay abreast of legal compliance research across all locations and develop and maintain appropriate relationships with internal and external legal resources.
• Advise on the maintenance and audit appropriate employment records and record-tracking systems across all locations.

Requirements

• You are passionate about creating a positive impact on both employees and the organization as a whole, while making key decisions on hiring, talent development, culture and employee well-being.
• You bring a minimum of 8-10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including a demonstrated track record of leading high-performing HR teams, ensuring collaboration and accountability.
• You possess extensive knowledge of employee relations, benefits administration, employment law and performance management, as well as the ability to drive employee engagement.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact and work well across all levels of the organization.
• You have a strong organizational and operational discipline, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and ensure timely execution.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Certifications in Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) is preferred.
• You bring strong technology skills, including proficiency with MS Office Applications, cloud-based software, related HRIS platforms, AI and data analytic tools.

Qualifications

• You have a passion for creating a positive impact on both employees and the organization as a whole, while making key decisions on hiring, talent development, culture and employee well-being.
• You bring a minimum of 8-10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including a demonstrated track record of leading high-performing HR teams, ensuring collaboration and accountability.
• You possess extensive knowledge of employee relations, benefits administration, employment law and performance management, as well as the ability to drive employee engagement.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact and work well across all levels of the organization.
• You have a strong organizational and operational discipline, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and ensure timely execution.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Certifications in Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) is preferred.
• You bring strong technology skills, including proficiency with MS Office Applications, cloud-based software, related HRIS platforms, AI and data analytic tools.

Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience in employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Knowledge of HRIS platforms and AI tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($120,000 – $145,000).
• Incentive program.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including various coverage options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; and PTO.

Pay

• $120,000 – $145,000

Schedule

• Hybrid option after six months with TCI.
• Occasional travel to dealership sites, approximately 25%.

Location

This position will be based at TCI’s headquarters office at 2280 Formosa Rd., Troy, Illinois 62294. It is an onsite role that affords flexibility.

Contact Information

To apply, visit www.occhiosearch.com or contact Angie Akerman at angie@occhiosearch.com or Elly Richards at elly@occhiosearch.com for more details. We will hold all resumes, referrals, and general inquiries strictly confidential. TCI will not respond to any direct inquiries. Please direct all questions, referrals, and applications to our trusted search consultants at Occhio Search.

EEO Statement

TCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply-we look forward to hearing from you!