Director of Human Resources

HR Director

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Director of Human Resources Department Human  Resources Reports to Chief Financial Officer Location Houston , Texas — on-site / hybridFLSA status

Exempt, full-time Position summary

The HR Director leads all people functions and serves as a strategic partner to the executive team. The role builds the programs that attract, develop and keep talent while keeping the company compliant with employment law.

This is a hands-on leadership role. The Director sets HR strategy, manages a team, and still works directly on employee relations, policy and key hires.

Key responsibilities

Strategy and leadership

Develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans

Advise the CFO and leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning and change management

Lead, coach and develop the HR team; set goals and manage the department budget

Report HR metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, engagement, labor cost) to leadership

Talent acquisition

Oversee full-cycle recruiting, employer branding and onboarding

Partner with hiring managers on headcount plans and job requirements

Manage recruiting vendors, job boards and the applicant tracking system

Compensation and benefits

Design and maintain salary structures, pay bands and incentive programs

Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment with brokers and carriers

Oversee payroll accuracy and partnership with Finance Performance and development

Run the performance review cycle and goal-setting process

Build leadership development, training and succession plans

Support managers in coaching and performance improvement plans

Employee relations and culture

Investigate and resolve employee concerns, complaints and disciplinary matters

Drive engagement surveys, recognition programs and retention initiatives

Champion an inclusive, respectful workplace culture

Compliance and risk Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, OSHA)
Maintain the employee handbook and HR policies

Manage HR records, I-9s, required filings and audits

Coordinate with outside counsel on legal matters and claimsHR operations and systems

Own the HRIS and related technology; improve processes through automation

Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality and secure records management

Develop HR processes , policies and procedures according to best business practices

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in an HR leadership role Generalist experience across recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations and compliance

Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law Experience managing and developing an HR team Proficiency with HRIS, payroll and applicant tracking systems

Excellent judgment, discretion and ability to handle confidential information

Preferred qualifications and competencies

Preferred

Master’s degree in HR, Business or Organizational DevelopmentSHRM-SCP or SPHR certification

Experience in a multi-state or multi-site organization

Background in a regulated or growth-stage industry (e.g., healthcare, medical equipment, manufacturing)
Experience leading an HRIS implementation or M&A integration

Core competencies

Strategic thinking and business acumen

Clear, credible communication at every level

Conflict resolution and sound decision-making

Data-driven approach to people decisions

Coaching and team leadership

Integrity and confidentiality

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in an HR leadership role Generalist experience across recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations and compliance

Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law Experience managing and developing an HR team Proficiency with HRIS, payroll and applicant tracking systems

Excellent judgment, discretion and ability to handle confidential information

Preferred qualifications and competencies

Preferred

Master’s degree in HR, Business or Organizational DevelopmentSHRM-SCP or SPHR certification

Experience in a multi-state or multi-site organization

Background in a regulated or growth-stage industry (e.g., healthcare, medical equipment, manufacturing)
Experience leading an HRIS implementation or M&A integration