Director of Human Resources
Build the Function. Shape the Culture. Be the Go-To.
We are partnering with a high-growth, financially strong organization to hire a Director of Human Resources who will take full ownership of the HR function. This is a rare opportunity to step into a true “one-person HR leader” role where you will build structure from the ground up while directly influencing culture, operations, and employee experience.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Wants to own HR, not just contribute to it
- Thrives in “build vs. maintain” environments
- Is confident operating as the go-to resource across the organization
- Can balance culture-building with strong compliance and structure
- Enjoys rolling up their sleeves in a hands-on, high-impact role
This organization is scaling quickly and needs a strong HR leader to bring structure, compliance, and consistency to a fast-paced, people-driven environment. You will serve as the central hub for all HR activity, partnering closely with executive leadership while supporting a dynamic, high-energy workforce.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the sole HR leader—owning all people operations end-to-end
- Serve as the trusted advisor and go-to resource for employees and leadership
- Build and implement scalable HR processes, policies, and systems
- Lead onboarding, offboarding, and overall employee experience
- Support hiring coordination and help structure recruiting processes
- Manage employee relations, feedback, and performance conversations
- Own bi-weekly payroll processing
- Administer benefits and partner with brokers to enhance offerings
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and employment regulations
- Maintain employee records, handbook updates, and audit readiness
- Shape and drive a meaningful, engaging workplace culture
- Build trust across a diverse, high-volume workforce
- Create initiatives that improve engagement, communication, and retention
Requirements:
- 8+ years of HR experience
- Strong payroll experience
- QuickBooks experience
- Deep understanding of HR compliance and employment law
- Exceptional communication skills—able to connect across all levels
- Comfortable operating independently in a high-accountability role
- Experience supporting fast-paced or high-volume teams is a strong plus
Benefits & Perks:
- 100% employer-covered healthcare (employee + dependents)
- 4 weeks PTO starting DAY ONE
- 401(k) contribution
- Collaborative, high-energy office environment
- Leadership team that values autonomy, communication, and accountability
We look forward to reviewing your application!
