DIRECTOR OF HR AND TALENT

Description

This role leads all aspects of HR, Employee facing payroll, recruiting, and team development while championing the company’s “One Company” culture — breaking down silos between departments and ensuring every team member feels connected to the same mission, values, and standards of excellence.

• Oversee employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation across all entities.
• Analyzes data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations on a variety of human resources issues.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with third-party vendors to support employee services, such as temporary staffing agencies.
• Enhance the employer brand and candidate experience in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Develop, manage and monitor departmental budgets, including HR, ADP and Training & Development allocations.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment law and ensure all practices remain compliant.
• Promote collaboration and proper workflow between HR, Recruiting and Training & Development throughout the new employee onboarding process
• Lead and mentor the HR, Recruiting, and Training teams to deliver consistent, proactive support across the organization.
• Partner with department leaders to forecast workforce needs and align recruiting with strategic growth plans.
• Lead the recruiting function to build a pipeline of high-quality candidates across field, corporate, and management positions.
• Support managers in developing coaching and feedback skills to improve team performance.
• Lead reputation management initiatives by educating and training employees on professional conduct, punctuality, organization and communication when interacting with vendors, clients and other external partners, ensuring all team members represent the company with integrity and professionalism.
• Drive the company’s “One Company” culture, promoting shared values, collaboration, and cross-company teamwork.
• Oversee the development and implementation of onboarding, leadership, and technical training programs.
• Ensure consistency in employee experience and compliance across multiple states and business units.
• Develop and roll out company-wide engagement initiatives, communication tools, and recognition programs that celebrate collaboration and results.
• Establish metrics to measure engagement, turnover, recruiting effectiveness, and leadership readiness.
• Partner with operating company leaders to align policies, communication, and recognition programs under a consistent cultural framework.
• Develop a comprehensive people strategy that supports company growth, retention, and leadership development.
• Establish career paths and growth frameworks that reinforce retention and engagement.
• Partner with Accounting for payroll processing alignment, tax compliance, and benefit reconciliation.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador and trusted advisor to leadership, helping to model behaviors that reinforce unity and accountability.

Requirements

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and multi-state HR administration.
• ADP knowledge is strongly encouraged.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organizational Development (Master’s preferred).
• SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional)
• 8+ years of HR leadership experience, including team management and strategic-level influence.
• Proven experience driving cultural transformation or “One Company” initiatives.
• Experience leading HR across multiple operating companies or business units.

Benefits

• Prioritize Your Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long-Term Disability, and FSA and HSA options.
• Recharge and Renew: Generous paid time off and 8+ paid holidays.
• Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, plus annual merit-based increases
• Celebrate Together: Annual employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs.
• Keep Growing: Ongoing education, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across all departments.
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance