Human Resources (HR) Director (Laurie P)

Robert Half HR Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to identify an experienced HR Director to lead the human resources function for a multi-state organization supporting 600+ employees across 50+ locations. This hybrid Metro Atlanta-based role requires four days onsite per week and offers the opportunity to serve as a strategic business partner while remaining actively involved in day-to-day HR operations. Reporting to executive leadership, the HR Director will manage a team of two and play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth.

The HR Director will provide full ownership of the HR function, leading HR strategy and operations across employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, compliance, talent management, policy development, and organizational effectiveness. This role supports both hourly and salaried employees and requires a hands-on leader who can wear multiple hats, pivot quickly, and partner closely with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the senior HR leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement, retention, and performance.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Mitigate organizational risk and promote a positive workplace culture.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Oversee compensation planning, salary administration, and benchmarking.
• Lead benefits strategy, vendor management, and benefits negotiations.
• Manage annual open enrollment and employee communications.
• Oversee payroll administration to ensure accuracy and compliance.

HR Operations & Talent Management

• Support recruitment, onboarding, development, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
• Oversee HR systems, reporting, and workforce analytics.
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now and UKG to drive efficient HR operations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to support organizational growth.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with full-scope HR ownership.
• Proven experience supporting multi-state operations and geographically dispersed workforces.
• Experience supporting 600+ employees across multiple locations.
• Strong experience in:
• Employee Relations
• Compensation Administration
• Benefits Management and Vendor Negotiations
• Payroll Administration
• HR Compliance
• HR Policy Development
• Change Management
• HR Strategy
• Talent Management and Organizational Development
• Hands-on experience with both ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and UKG is required.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Prior experience managing and developing HR team members.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience within a multi-location environment.
• Background supporting a growing or rapidly evolving organization.