Position: Human Resources Director (Compliance-Focused)

Company: Staffworks Group

Reports To: President/COO or CEO

Location: On-site, with flexibility for remote for the right candidate

Overview

Staffworks Group is looking for a hands-on HR Director to take ownership of HR compliance, employee relations, and core HR operations across multiple states and business lines.

This role is responsible for building structure, enforcing standards, reducing risk, and supporting leadership. This is not a passive HR role—we need someone who will step in, identify gaps, and fix them.

What You’ll Own

HR Compliance & Risk

Ensure compliance across all states (wage/hour, I-9, EEOC, leave laws, etc.)
Lead employee relations issues, investigations, and terminations
Maintain and update handbook, policies, and required documentation
Partner with leadership and outside counsel on higher-risk matters
Drive consistency and documentation across all locations

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

Improve onboarding processes for internal and field employees
Ensure all hiring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant
Standardize employee files, recordkeeping, and offboarding

Performance Management

Build and enforce a consistent performance management process
Ensure managers are documenting issues and holding employees accountable
Coach leaders on feedback, documentation, and performance expectations

Benefits Administration

Oversee benefits, renewals, and vendor coordination
Support employees with benefit-related questions and issue resolution

Manager Support & Employee Relations

Serve as the primary HR partner to leadership
Advise on employee issues, attendance, policy enforcement, and workplace concerns
Help drive a culture of accountability and consistency

HR Operations

Build and improve HR processes, workflows, and SOPs
Audit current practices and identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies
Partner with recruiting, payroll, and operations to improve execution

What We’re Looking For

Strong HR leadership experience (multi-state preferred)
Deep knowledge of HR compliance and employee relations
Experience in staffing or high-volume environments is a plus
Hands-on, problem-solver who can build and improve processes
Comfortable holding managers accountable and driving change

Education (Preferred):

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Why This Role

This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization. You’ll play a key part in building the structure needed to support growth while protecting the business.

Why Staffworks Group?

We’re in a growth phase and building the infrastructure to support it. This role will have real visibility, real ownership, and real impact on how we scale.

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit?

Apply directly or message us to learn more!

Staffworks Group

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