LHH is seeking a Human Resources Director to support a rapidly growing renewable energy organization in Atlanta, GA. This role is ideal for a hands‑on HR leader who can confidently step in during a leadership transition and manage both strategic initiatives and day‑to‑day operations. You’ll oversee a lean HR function with significant recruiting activity and play a key role in strengthening people processes during a pivotal period of growth. This opportunity is an excellent fit for an HR professional looking to expand their scope and grow into a future Director‑level title.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Workforce Growth

Lead and standardize the recruitment process, including job descriptions, job postings, and offer letter development.
Partner with business leaders to support interview processes and hiring decisions.

Onboarding & Offboarding

Develop and manage a consistent onboarding experience for new hires, including workflow management within HR systems and the PEO platform.
Establish and execute a structured offboarding process, including exit interviews and documentation.

HR Operations

Serve as the primary point of contact with the Professional Employer Organization (PEO), coordinating HR operations, compliance support, and employee services.

Policies, Procedures & Training

Review, update, and recommend personnel policies and procedures on an annual basis.
Recommend and coordinate annual training programs for employees.

Compliance & Legal Alignment

Ensure organizational adherence to employment laws, HR regulations, and internal policies.
Work directly with internal and external legal counsel on employment‑related matters, compliance checks, and escalations.

Employee Relations & Culture

Foster and reinforce a positive, inclusive workplace culture across all levels of the organization.
Address employee concerns, questions, and workplace issues, coordinating with the PEO on hotline and compliance escalations.
Support periodic culture assessments, including annual surveys and pulse checks.
Assist in the coordination of employee resource groups and cultural initiatives.

Performance Management

Support leaders in the execution of performance reviews and development.

Coaching, Discipline & Terminations

Provide guidance on employee coaching and performance challenges.
Manage documentation, recommendations, and processes related to disciplinary actions and terminations.

HR Advisory & Strategic Support

Advise business leaders on HR strategy, organizational development, and best practices.
Contribute to building a modern HR infrastructure for a growing, high‑performance organization.

Qualifications

Ideally ~10 years total experience (seasoned HR Manager → early HR Director).
Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business preferred (equivalent experience considered).
Strong HR Generalist background with end‑to‑end ownership in lean, scaling environments.
Experience operating within, or alongside, a PEO (co‑employment) environment.
Background in clean energy / renewables, real estate, or professional services.
PEO experience (any provider) strongly preferred; payroll transition exposure a plus.
HRIS, ATS, and performance tools proficiency; Lattice familiarity preferred.

Job Details

Hybrid: 4 days onsite (Mon–Thu), Fridays remote.
Direct Hire
Full Time

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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