Human Resources Associate Director

Job Summary

The Human Resources Associate Director partners closely with the HR Director and senior leadership to execute people strategies that align with organizational objectives and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This role plays a key part in developing, implementing, and evaluating HR policies, programs, and functions, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Partner with HR director and senior leadership to translate business objectives into actionable HR strategies.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, improve employee experience, and enhance overall workforce effectiveness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on complex HR matters.
• Provide guidance and hands‑on leadership across core HR functions.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution aligned with policy and legal standards.
• Oversee performance management process, ensuring accountability and professional growth.
• Ensure HR programs, policies, and practices comply with multi‑state, federal, and local labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement and control programs in a manner that ensures cost effectiveness, market competitiveness and internal equity among employees.
• Direct full‑cycle recruitment, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and hiring goals.
• Partner with leaders to forecast hiring needs and develop effective talent pipelines.
• Oversee benefit strategy, administration, and vendor relationships to deliver high‑value, cost‑effective programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• HR certification PHR/SPHR or SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, overseeing functional areas such as benefits administration, compensation, HRIS data, compliance, employee relations, payroll, talent acquisition and onboarding, learning, and talent development.
• 5+ years leading a team of HR professionals.
• General, broad‑based knowledge and practice of HR competencies: organizational design, performance management, leadership development, talent practices, employment practices, compensation, and total rewards.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours if necessary.
• Must be able to travel to different locations.

• Ability to quickly build relationships, build trust, and successfully collaborate with others to influence the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• Works independently to prioritize work, effectively delegate, establish goals, and produce quality work.
• Deep knowledge of federal, multi‑state, and local labor and employment laws and regulations.
• The ability to work both strategically and operationally.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting company and department objectives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and ADP or related HRIS software.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Salary: $170,000 – $190,000 per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage for employees and their families
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Profit Sharing program (via 401(k))
• Holiday & Performance Incentive Bonus program
• Paid Vacation: 10 days per year to start, increases with tenure
• Sick Leave: 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked for first 30 days, 6.67 hours per month thereafter
• 14 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays & birthday off
• Paid Family Leave: 15 days after 12 months of service for FMLA qualifying events
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty (as described above) satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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Director

Full‑time

Human Resources

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