HR Director

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. Master’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field preferred Minimum 10 years in diversified experience in Human Resources operational practices, benefits, employee relations, data management, leave management, on/off-boarding, and employment law (COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, FLSA, etc.) SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred Demonstrated experience overseeing HRIS platforms and HR technology implementations Experience managing HRBPs and operational HR teams in a geographically dispersed organization Strong employee relations expertise with demonstrated experience handling complex investigations and multi-state workforce issues Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws, particularly within a government contracting environment Strong compliance orientation and risk management capability Demonstrated proficiency in HR technology, HRIS optimization, and workflow automation Experience leveraging HR analytics and data to inform decision-making Operational leadership mindset with strong execution discipline Ability to influence and advise leaders while maintaining appropriate objectivity and compliance standards Strong written and verbal communication skills Proven supervisory and team leadership effectiveness

Job Description

This role oversees HR Business Partners (HRBPs) who also execute the Employee Relations functions, HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, and Compliance functions. The Director ensures that HR operations are compliant, technology-enabled, data-driven, and aligned with business objectives across a geographically dispersed workforce. The Director, HR Operations translates enterprise human capital strategy into scalable operational processes, consistent policy implementation, and measurable service excellence. This leader plays a critical role in strengthening compliance posture, modernizing HR systems, mitigating risk, and enhancing the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations Leadership & Service Delivery Employee Relations & Risk Mitigation Compliance & Regulatory Oversight HRIS, Technology & Data Management Compensation & Benefits Administration HR Business Partner Leadership Budget & Operational Stewardship