Human Resources Director

Location: West Coast (California preferred; hybrid/remote considered) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Industry: Specialty Healthcare The Opportunity We are partnering with a growing, multi-site healthcare services organization backed by private equity to identify a Director of Human Resources. The organization operates roughly 400 employees across 40+ locations concentrated in the Northwestern area of the US, and is scaling through both organic growth and acquisition. This is a newly defined, hands‑on leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. The organization is looking for someone who can build and can be trusted to run HR day‑to‑day while also shaping a longer‑term roadmap. This role carries a clear growth path toward a VP‑level position as the company continues to expand, including through future M&A activity. Why This Role Direct line to the CEO and a genuine seat in shaping how HR scales across a fast-growing, multi-site organization. Clear runway to grow into a VP‑level role as the company continues to expand through acquisition. An organization that is intentionally investing in building out real HR infrastructure, not just maintaining the status quo. Manageable travel (roughly once a month) rather than a heavy field‑based schedule. What You'll Own Serve as the organization's go-to expert on California employment law, with working knowledge of Washington requirements as well. Proactively identify and mitigate compliance risk across a multi‑site, multi‑state footprint. Lead workplace investigations and employee relations matters with sound judgment and thorough documentation. HR Operations & Team Leadership Directly manage and develop an HR Business Partner and a Benefits professional, with an additional HR hire planned. Own policy development, employee handbook maintenance, onboarding, and training programs. Lead the upcoming open enrollment process end‑to‑end, including selecting and managing the benefits broker relationship and bringing in stakeholders for major decisions. Build out scalable HR processes and documentation that hold up over time, regardless of who is in the seat. Retention & Culture Develop and drive initiatives that improve employee retention across a dispersed, multi‑site workforce. Act as a trusted advisor and resource to location and office managers across the footprint. Strategic Contribution Partner with the CEO to build a practical HR roadmap that matches the pace of the business. Contribute HR perspective to future acquisition integration, including policy harmonization and onboarding of newly acquired locations. What We're Looking For 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience operating across multiple sites or locations. Deep, current knowledge of California employment law is required; familiarity with Washington law is a strong plus. A demonstrated hands‑on, execution‑first style, someone who does the work and documents it, not just someone who advises from a distance. Experience in a private equity‑backed or high‑growth environment is a plus. A true self‑starter who is comfortable owning ambiguity and building process where none exists. Willingness to travel to locations approximately once per month; candidates based in California, the Pacific Northwest, or with easy access to a direct flight are strongly preferred. Prior healthcare industry experience is not required. Bachelor's degree required; HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred. This is a confidential search. Candidate identities and applications will be handled discreetly throughout the process. The interview process includes participation from external HR consultants at both a senior executive advisory level and an operational level. Ideally someone with experience in a specialty multi‑site healthcare practice vs. a hospital‑type setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr