HR Director

Company info: gearUP's mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear – on time for game time! We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athlete (DTA) on time. GearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have so much opportunity ahead of us.

Now is a great time to join our expanding team!

Position Summary: gearUP is looking for an experienced, strategic and thoughtful Human Resources leader to help guide the organization through the next phase of growth. This is an opportunity for an HR leader who thrives in environments where they move between high-level strategic thinking and hands-on support, who sees Human Resources as more than policies and processes, and views the HR function as a strategic partner to the business.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Human Resources partners closely with the executive leadership team, operational and department leaders, and employees in office, warehouse, production, and remote work environments and attracts, develops, engages, and retains talent in support of strategic growth objectives. This role leads our organization-wide human resources strategy, develops policies and procedures that are closely aligned with business objectives, strategic priorities, and compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, and supports and nurtures a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Direct Reports:

• Sr. HR Generalist
• Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategies that support company growth, operational excellence, and employee engagement.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team and provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
• Partner with executives and managers to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish HR metrics and reporting to support business decision-making

Employee Relations and Culture

• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture across all locations and employee populations.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers regarding employee relations, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Lead investigations involving employee complaints, workplace concerns, harassment allegations, and policy violations.
• Develop initiatives that enhance employee engagement, communication, recognition, and retention.

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Develop strategies to attract and retain qualified candidates across all functions of an organization.
• Ensure an effective onboarding experience that supports employee success and retention.
• Build talent pipelines for key operational and leadership roles

Compensation And Benefits

• Direct compensation programs to ensure competitiveness, internal equity, and alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate and recommend compensation structures, incentive programs, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and support compensation review processes.

Performance Management and Employee Development

• Lead performance management processes and manager training programs, with a focus on continuous improvement and development
• Develop leadership development and employee training initiatives.
• Partner with department leaders to identify organizational capability needs.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment…