Corporate Director of Human Resources

Corporate Director of Human Resources, In-Office, five days

Do you want to own the people strategy that drives business growth—building, scaling, and shaping a high-performance organization from the top down?

The Corporate Director of Human Resources is an executive leader responsible for defining and executing the company’s people strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans. As a member of the leadership team, this role oversees all HR functions, including talent strategy, organizational development, employee engagement, compliance, performance management, total rewards, and culture.

This individual serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains high-performing talent while maintaining a compliant and inclusive workplace. The role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution to build a scalable HR infrastructure that supports ongoing growth.

Key Objectives

• Develop and execute a company-wide human strategy aligned with business goals and culture
• Build and scale HR systems, processes, and policies to support growth and operational efficiency
• Lead compensation, benefits, and incentive strategies across the organization
• Advise executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture that drives engagement and accountability

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all HR functions in alignment with business priorities
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on organizational planning, leadership development, and change management
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, performance, and offboarding
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations; lead investigations and risk mitigation efforts
• Coach senior leaders on performance management, employee relations, and team effectiveness
• Establish and track HR metrics to drive data-informed decisions
• Partner with finance on compensation planning, salary reviews, and benefits strategy
• Evaluate and manage HR systems, vendors, and external partners
• Oversee HR documentation, including policies, handbooks, and governance frameworks
• Oversee talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, and employer branding initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3–5+ years in senior leadership
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Proven ability to build and scale HR functions in growth environments
• Executive presence with strong communication and influencing skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives to business outcomes
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Experience with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office; ADP experience preferred
• Experience managing compensation and benefits programs, including vendor negotiations

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification
• Experience supporting multi-location or multi-state workforces
• Background in staffing, services, or other labor-intensive industries
• Experience partnering with executive teams, boards, or private equity stakeholders