Director of Human Resources

Description:

The Director of Human Resources will serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team, driving initiatives that support JLG’s growth as a nationally recognized architecture firm and an employee-owned organization. This leader will champion a culture of excellence, accountability, and engagement while overseeing all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, professional development, total rewards, employee relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Why JLG? Because we work together to empower the future of architecture and design, driving dynamic solutions that make lives better. We are employee owners, collectively invested in the success of our clients, communities, and each other. Our candidates bring a diverse background of talent, a spirit of collaboration, and an enduring desire to help others thrive. At JLG, you will find inspiration to ignite change, challenge the status quo, and build resilient foundations for the next generation of education, healthcare, sports, and civic, cultural, and commercial service.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to design and implement HR strategies that align with JLG’s business goals, core values, and ESOP culture.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Lead cultural and change-management initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and retention.
• Oversee recruitment strategies to attract and retain top-tier talent across all disciplines in alignment with firm’s business goals.
• Drive strategies for learning and development, performance management, and career growth opportunities.
• Ensure JLG attracts and retains top talent by reinforcing our reputation as an industry-leading employer.
• Develop and support HR staff in achieving performance expectations and goals.
• Foster an employee experience that reflects JLG’s vision and values.
• Lead engagement initiatives, including employee surveys, feedback programs, and recognition systems.
• Support supervisors in building high-performing, accountable teams.
• Design competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs (total rewards) aligned with JLG’s ESOP model.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and industry standards.
• Partner with finance team to align HR programs with business planning and budgeting.
• Oversee HR policies, systems, and processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, employee accessibility, and effective risk management.
• Leverage HR analytics to support decision-making and measure operational effectiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement in HR practices.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of HR leadership experience
• Proven success as a strategic HR leader in a growing, multi-location firm.
• Strong expertise in organizational development, talent strategy, and employee engagement.
• Deep knowledge of HR compliance, employment laws, compensation, and benefits administration across multiple state jurisdictions.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to critically analyze data and connect people initiatives to firm performance.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Superb attention to detail and discretion in maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to model and foster trusted leadership, accountability, and collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, with the ability to learn other programs

Preferred:

• Professional services, and/or ESOP experience
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or related certification
• Paylocity experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

JLG Architects is an integrated design firm providing architecture, interiors, planning, and building optimization for projects ranging from new construction to renovation and adaptive reuse. We are driven by a commitment to design that enhances the human experience, and this passion inspires sustainable solutions for our clients, communities, and the environment. As a 100% employee-owned firm, JLG Architects proudly supports the goals of the 2030 Challenge and other industry-leading sustainability initiatives.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k with employer match, employee ownership opportunities through ESOP, and performance-based bonuses. Compensation for this role is determined based on location, experience, and skills.