Director of Human Resources

Lead People. Develop Talent. Drive Results.

Fieldpiece is looking for a hands-on, results-oriented Director of Human Resources to lead our US HR operations and help shape an engaged, consistent, and high-performing employee experience across our growing organization.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll lead and develop a talented HR team responsible for learning and development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and office management. You'll translate organizational priorities into actionable plans, establish accountability, and ensure HR programs are thoughtfully executed, continuously improved, and aligned with business needs. This is an opportunity for an HR leader who can think strategically, roll up their sleeves, develop people, and make things happen.

Fieldpiece is a privately held, global leader in professional HVACR tools and test instruments. We're known for developing innovative products that technicians rely on every day - and for investing in our people, our technology, and our future. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California for four consecutive years, we're looking for talented people who want to make an impact while growing their careers.

This position is in our Orange, CA office with an exciting move to Tustin, CA in 2028. This role follows a hybrid work schedule with four days per week onsite. Additional in-office days may be required from time to time for onboarding, training, team meetings, project collaboration, or other business needs.

What You'll Do

HR Leadership & Team Development

• Translate CPO priorities into actionable plans, clear ownership, and measurable results.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team, including US functional leaders and European HR Business Partner, setting priorities and driving accountability to ensure consistent practices and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Establish strong operating rhythms, improve processes, and reinforce Fieldpiece's culture across global locations.
• Oversee California office management and coordinate with other locations on facilities, safety, and workplace needs.

Talent Development & Employee Experience

• Partner with the L&D Manager to execute learning programs, leadership development, manager training, and annual training calendars.
• Oversee quarterly performance reviews, onboarding, and manager development, ensuring timely execution and meaningful follow-through.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, development, and the overall employee experience across US and European teams.

Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with business leaders and Talent Acquisition to align workforce plans, headcount, and recruiting priorities.
• Monitor staffing, recruiting activity, retention, and HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee recruiting operations, offer approvals, onboarding, and exit interviews to support effective workforce management.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee compensation programs, merit increases, bonuses, incentives, benefits administration, and annual renewals.
• Partner with Finance and HR team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, budget alignment, and appropriate approvals.

Employee Relations, Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee employee relations, investigations, performance management, corrective actions, and manager coaching across US operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable US employment laws and provide overall HR oversight and guidance for European operations in partnership with the HRBP.
• Promote consistent HR policies, practices, and documentation while recognizing different employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant people-management responsibility at the Manager, Senior Manager, or Director level.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR operations and teams across multiple US locations, with familiarity overseeing international HR operations.
• Broad HR expertise across learning and development, performance management, employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and HR operations.
• Experience managing performance review cycles, employee relations matters, investigations, PIPs, and manager coaching.
• Strong knowledge of US and CA employment compliance, with familiarity with European employment practices and the ability to provide effective HR oversight across international locations.
• Experience leveraging HCM systems, HR metrics, and dashboards to monitor performance, identify trends, and improve execution.
• Strong business acumen, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
• Highly organized, hands-on, and execution-oriented, with excellent communication, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Balances employee advocacy with business priorities and sound judgment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable navigating change and difficult situations.

Why You'll Enjoy Working at Fieldpiece

• As a privately held company, we invest for the long term - in our people, our products, and our future. That means we can focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and building lasting careers rather than chasing short-term results.
• Make a meaningful impact with a company where your ideas are heard, your expertise is valued, and your contributions help shape the future of our products and business.

Benefits & Perks

We believe great work starts with supporting our employees. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to promote your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

• Competitive base salary plus an annual bonus
• Comprehensive, heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Hire to Retire philosophy - Individual Development Plans for everyone and a commitment to support career development
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Music program – music rooms in all US offices with onsite guitar, piano, and voice lessons in California (classes can be streamed for other offices)
• Recognition programs, launch parties and team building events to share successes

Our Culture

At Fieldpiece, our values shape how we work, collaborate, and serve our customers every day. We use the TURTL acronym to show that we believe in:

• Tribe – We collaborate, support one another, and win as a team
• Upfront Homework – We come prepared, begin with the end in mind and address obstacles with creativity, grit and tenacity
• Right Stuff – We deliver innovative solutions by seeing through the eyes of our customers and use purposeful critical thinking to lead to greatness
• Trust – We build strong relationships through credibility, accountability and transparency
• Lean – We embrace curiosity, continuous improvement, learning from failures and delivering results.
• No Ego – We leave titles and egos at the door, value the best ideas regardless of where they come from, and work together with humility, openness, and mutual respect