Human Resources (HR) Director

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead people operations for a multi-site workforce across North America, with this role based in Milpitas, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee employee relations, compliance, benefits, performance programs, and day-to-day HR support for both onsite and remote employees. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a hands-on leadership style, and deep knowledge of multi-state employment practices in complex operational environments. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end HR operations for more than 250 employees across six locations, ensuring consistent support for both local and remote team members. • Guide managers and employees through sensitive workplace matters, including investigations, corrective actions, performance concerns, escalations, and employee separations. • Advise leadership on multi-state employment regulations and help manage workforce changes, including organizational restructuring and reduction-in-force activities. • Manage HR compliance programs by maintaining policies, records, required filings, audit preparation, training coordination, and documentation standards. • Oversee employee benefits administration, annual open enrollment, retirement plan coordination, and employee communication related to benefit offerings. • Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accuracy in timekeeping, deductions, compensation matters, commission-related questions, expense processes, travel coordination, and employee data records. • Lead annual HR processes such as performance reviews, merit planning, compensation analysis, reporting, and organizational chart maintenance. • Supervise direct and indirect support staff, including site-based HR representatives and operational leaders, while promoting consistent service delivery across locations. • Support workplace and operational projects such as vendor coordination, facilities-related changes, policy rollout, and site relocation activities as business needs evolve. • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including oversight of multi-site and multi-state human resources operations. • Proven background in employee relations with experience handling investigations, disciplinary processes, terminations, and performance-related matters. • Strong knowledge of HR compliance, policy administration, audit readiness, and employment law across multiple states. • Hands-on experience with benefits administration, compensation programs, and core HR operational processes. • Required proficiency with ADP Workforce Now. • Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and workforce planning, including support for manufacturing or skilled trades recruitment environments. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Payroll, Finance, and operational leadership. • Familiarity with platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Spark, and benefits administration systems is a plus. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.