Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources# Director of Human Resources Ceres FL - Sarasota, FL 34240## Overview Position Type Full Time Regular Category Corporate ## Description
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* Job Title:

** Director, Human Resources  
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* Location:

** Sarasota, FL  (in office, 5 days a week)  
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* Reports to:

** CEO  
** Compensation Range:** $190,000 - $240,000 annually (depending on location, experience, skills, and qualifications)  
** Other Compensation**:
Eligible for discretionary executive bonus.  Benefits:
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and travel opportunities.
** The Ceres Commitment
** Ceres Environmental Services is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Founded in 1976, Ceres has secured more than $3.4 billion in government-funded contracts, reflecting decades of trust in bringing hope during times of need.

We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it’s needed most.
** Driven by Purpose, Powered by People
** At Ceres, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them.
** What We Are Looking For
** We’re hiring a Director, Human Resources who is the senior-most HR position at Ceres and a key member of the senior leadership team. Working directly with and aligned to the CEO, this strategic leader serves as the subject matter expert who sets the vision and direction for the Human Resources function across the entire Ceres family of companies. This role contributes to Ceres’ productivity and competitive advantage through proficient, forward-looking administration of all HR operations.

This is a people-leadership role that oversees HR across multiple states, countries and entities. Success in the first 12 months means establishing trusted partnerships with the CEO and executive team, standardizing and strengthening HR policies and compliance across all entities, and delivering an integrated approach to talent, compensation, and total rewards that supports Ceres’ mission of helping communities recover and rebuild.
** What You Will Do
*** Serve as the senior-most human resources leader and strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, shaping people strategy that advances the Ceres family of companies’ mission and growth.
* Provide HR leadership across all Ceres entities and locations—including offices in California, Florida, Minnesota, and Texas, as well as international operations ensuring a consistent, unified approach.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed HR team across multiple states.
* Develop, update, and enforce company policies, procedures, handbooks, employment agreements, and independent contractor contracts, ensuring consistent application across all entities.
* Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, with particular attention to Department of Labor regulations for…