HR Director

Huntington Billboards / Summit Locations are seeking a Human Resources Director to lead and manage all core HR functions for both companies. This role is designed to support a growing organization of approximately 70 employees across multiple states. This is a hands on director position that will need to build a HR department for a 2 tiered company that has grown 30 to 40% the past 5 years.

The ideal candidate would live within driving distance from Gordon Ohio but remote candidates with experience will also be considered.

This position is responsible for HR operations, compliance, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll coordination, policies, and leadership support. Recruitment is part of the role, but it is not the primary focus.

The HR Director will serve as the single point of accountability for HR across both companies.

HR Operations & Administration

• Own and manage all day-to-day HR functions for both companies
• Maintain employee records, documentation, and HR systems
• Ensure consistent HR practices across Huntington Billboards and Summit Locations
• Manage HR calendars, deadlines, and reporting requirements

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states
• Maintain and update employee handbook, policies, and procedures
• Oversee FMLA, ADA, PTO, leave administration, and disciplinary documentation
• Serve as the primary resource for employment-related compliance questions

Employee Relations & Performance Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and managers on employee issues
• Support performance management, corrective action, and terminations
• Help managers apply policies consistently and fairly
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all employee matters

Benefits & Payroll Coordination

• Administer benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401(k), and PTO
• Serve as the main point of contact for employees on benefits questions
• Coordinate with payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Manage annual renewals and vendor relationships

Hiring & Onboarding (Support Role)

• Coordinate hiring logistics for approved positions
• Manage onboarding, background checks, and new-hire paperwork
• Ensure a consistent and compliant onboarding process
• Support leadership with recruiting as needed, without owning aggressive sourcing targets

Internal Communication & Culture

• Communicate HR policies, updates, and changes clearly and consistently
• Support leadership in reinforcing company values and expectations
• Help maintain a professional, accountable, and respectful workplace culture

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Experience serving as the primary HR lead for a multi-state organization preferred
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• Experience with benefits administration and payroll coordination
• High attention to detail, strong judgment, and discretion
• Ability to work independently and hold ownership of outcomes

• Ownership and accountability
• Strong work ethic and follow-through
• Moral clarity, integrity, and professionalism
• Respect for employees, communities, and leadership

• Paid Time Off (PTO) = 15 days
• Paid holidays = 9 days
• Life Insurance
• Short term & long-term disability Insurance
• 401K (matching)
• Company contribution to employee health insurance or ECRA plan.