Director, Human Resources (Head of HR)

The Director of Human Resources is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with the organization’s long-term business objectives. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, culture transformation, and workforce planning. The HR Director serves as a strategic advisor and change leader, ensuring that people initiatives enable sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

The Director of Human Resources functions as the Head of HR and is fully responsible for all aspects of the human resources functions.   Perform as a liaison between the company and its 500+ direct and contingent employees, providing employees with optimal services and benefits.  Develops, interprets, and implements policies and procedures that create an equitable and consistent work environment while maintaining legal compliance with State and Federal laws.  Organizes and maintains working conditions such that both employees and the company are productive and satisfied.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organization’s HR strategy aligned with overall business objectives and growth plans
• Translate business strategies into HR strategic and operational plans across business units
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on organizational design, talent strategy, and workforce planning
• Partner with leadership to drive organizational transformation, culture initiatives, and employee engagement
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture and resolve complex employee relations issues with fairness and consistency
• Refine HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to improve organizational effectiveness
• Oversee HR operations across multiple Washington and Texas, ensuring consistency in policies, compliance, and employee experience
• Develop and deploy talent management programs to address skill gaps, enhance leadership capabilities, and support career progression
• Design, implement, and manage competitive compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs aligned with market benchmarks
• Monitor and manage the HR budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of HR programs and services
• Utilize HR analytics and metrics to inform decision-making and evaluate program effectiveness
• Assess the impact of long-range planning, regulatory changes, and new initiatives on workforce strategy
• Support the development of business acumen across the workforce through targeted development programs

General Responsibilities:

• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Responsible for the staffing and employment functions.
• Responsible for administrating all benefits programs, including negotiating all rates and activities with brokers to provide the best product for cost for renewal.
• Responsible for all HRIS system and data integration.
• Representation for investigation and resolution of employee relations issues.
• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Administers compensations and salary administration programs to ensure compliance and equity.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services such as worker's comp, benefits broker, employee assistance program, etc.
• Executes and coordinates all aspects of promotions, transfers, employment verifications, reference requests, disciplinary actions, merit increases, and annual adjustments.
• Responds to employee and supervisory inquiries and issues regarding Human Resource matters (i.e. grievances; sexual harassment).
• Maintains confidential and proprietary information.
• Manages and directs the company’s personnel and benefits programs including various types of insurance, vacation and personal holidays, tuition reimbursement, on-site educational and training programs, performance management, and company policy development.
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