Director, Human Resources

Position Title: Human Resources Director

Department: Human Resources

Reporting Function: Executive Director

Supervisory Functions: HR Business Partners, HR Operations Specialist

Salary Range

$105,000 - $135,000 annually

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing and administering the organization’s human resources functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, training and development, HR compliance, organizational development, safety initiatives, and HR operations.

Provides strategic and operational HR leadership to support organizational goals, employee engagement, retention, and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for all human resources operations and initiatives.
• Partners with organizational leadership to support strategic planning, workforce development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversees recruitment, onboarding, retention, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding processes.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develops, implements, and updates HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Supervises and supports HR staff through coaching, development, and performance management.
• Oversees compensation, benefits administration, leave management, and HRIS processes.
• Provides guidance and support to managers regarding employee relations, investigations, corrective action, and performance concerns.
• Partners with leadership to support organizational culture, staff development, and succession planning efforts.
• Monitors HR metrics and trends to support data-informed decision-making.
• Coordinates training and professional development initiatives for staff and leadership.
• Collaborates with safety and operational teams to support workplace safety and compliance efforts.
• Participates in organizational planning, annual operating plans, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee and organizational information.

Additional Job Functions

• Conduct HR research studies and prepare reports as needed.
• Assist with employee investigations and workplace concerns.
• Represent the organization at meetings, trainings, and community events as appropriate.
• Support the development and implementation of organizational goals and initiatives.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and operational plans.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Training Requirements

• Attend all trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon.
• Maintain current knowledge of HR trends, employment law updates, and HR best practices.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to human resources leadership.

Minimum Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive human resources experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS systems, benefits administration, and performance management processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of leadership.
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include the ability to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and perform activities including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, bending, speaking, hearing, and using computers and office equipment.