Director of Human Resources

Description

Hiring:
Director of Human Resources

Location:
Corporate Office - Norwood, MA 02062

Hours:
Full-Time
Pay Rate:
Starting at $110,000. Yearly Salary

Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt

The Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic business partner responsible for leading and advancing Hall Keen Management's people programs, policies, and practices. This role oversees the development, implementation, and administration of human resources initiatives that support organizational goals, employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and workforce development.

The Director will collaborate closely with leadership to foster a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture while ensuring alignment with company objectives and applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Strategy & Leadership:

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and organizational growth.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and practices.
• Drive consistency and standardization of personnel practices across all company divisions and locations.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, employee relations, and change management initiatives.

Employee Relations & Performance Management:

• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, workplace concerns, and employee development.
• Lead employee relations investigations and facilitate conflict resolution while ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Advise management on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, corrective action processes, and employment-related decisions.
• Oversee performance management processes, including evaluations, goal setting, and employee development planning.
• Promote a positive workplace culture focused on engagement, accountability, inclusion, and professional growth.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development:

• Oversee recruiting and onboarding processes to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
• Support recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, offer preparation, and onboarding activities.
• Develop and coordinate employee orientation, training, leadership development, and professional development initiatives.
• Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and succession planning opportunities.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Administration:

• Oversee employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life, disability, retirement, leave programs, and voluntary benefits.
• Manage annual benefits renewal processes, vendor relationships, plan evaluations, and employee communications.
• Ensure accurate administration of benefits programs, claims resolution, enrollment changes, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee payroll operations and provide leadership to payroll personnel to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Support compensation planning and salary administration practices aligned with organizational goals and market trends.

Compliance &

Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to FLSA, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, COBRA, HIPAA, EEOC, and wage and hour requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Prepare and manage required HR, benefits, and regulatory filings, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with legal counsel when appropriate regarding employment matters, investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee workers' compensation administration, background screening processes, and workplace safety-related HR initiatives.

HR Operations & Administration:

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR information systems.
• Develop and update employee handbooks, job descriptions, offer letters, policies, procedures, and other HR documentation.
• Ensure efficient HR operational processes and recordkeeping practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR and administrative support staff.
• Oversee employee recognition programs, company events, and employee engagement initiatives.

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