Regional HR Director

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth preferred; open to Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, or New Jersey


Work Arrangement: Hybrid (flexible)


Compensation: $180,000 Base Salary + 10% Annual Bonus


Travel: Approximately 20-25%

Confidential Opportunity


A large, complex, multi-site organization is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to serve as the senior HR leader for a significant business unit supporting more than 1,000 employees across multiple states and locations. This role offers the opportunity to partner directly with operational leadership, lead a geographically dispersed HR team, influence organizational strategy, and drive meaningful improvements across talent, culture, and HR execution.

The organization is undergoing continued growth and transformation and is looking for a hands-on HR leader who can seamlessly balance strategic partnership with operational execution. This individual will play a critical role in strengthening stakeholder relationships, developing HR talent, enhancing leadership capability, and aligning people strategies with business objectives.

Position Summary


The Director of Human Resources will function as a trusted business partner to senior operational leaders while leading a team of HR Managers supporting a large, distributed workforce. The role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, including talent management, employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, change management, compliance, and leadership development.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record partnering with field operations leaders in fast-paced, multi-site environments and will bring the ability to influence, coach, and drive accountability across complex organizations.

Key Responsibilities
• Partner with executive and operational leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead and develop a team of HR Managers supporting multiple locations across several states
• Drive talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and workforce planning
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, compliance, and complex people matters
• Strengthen stakeholder confidence by improving HR responsiveness, communication, accountability, and execution
• Guide organizational change initiatives, restructuring efforts, and business transformation activities
• Utilize workforce analytics and business insights to identify trends, mitigate risk, and improve organizational performance
• Foster consistency in HR practices, policies, and employee experiences across multiple locations and business units
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition and operational leadership to support hiring strategies and workforce growth
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• 5-7+ years of HR leadership experience, including regional Director-level responsibilities
• Industry experience supporting large-scale warehousing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or 3PL operations, with a demonstrated track record partnering with operational leadership across complex, multi-site and multi-state environments
• Demonstrated success supporting large employee populations of 1,000+ employees
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing HR Managers and HR leadership teams
• Strong background in: Employee Relations, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Change Management, and Stakeholder Management
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence senior operational leaders and business executives
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically, moving seamlessly between high-level planning and day-to-day execution

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting warehousing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, supply chain, or other operationally intensive environments
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHR, or equivalent certification
• Experience supporting organizational transformation, restructuring, or integration initiatives
• Background working within highly matrixed organizations
• Prior experience supporting geographically dispersed workforces and large field operations networks

Benefits & Perks


This organization offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution/match
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to work with a global industry leader undergoing significant growth and transformation

Total Rewards
• Base Salary: $180,000
• Annual Bonus Opportunity: 10%
• Target Total Cash Compensation: Approximately $198,000+
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Travel: Approximately 20-25%

Why This Opportunity?
• Lead HR for a significant business unit supporting 1,000+ employees across 15-20 locations nationwide
• Manage and develop a team of 5-7 HR Managers
• Highly visible role partnering directly with senior operational leadership
• Opportunity to influence business strategy, talent development, and organizational transformation
• Ability to make a meaningful impact by strengthening stakeholder relationships and elevating HR effectiveness across a large, multi-state operation
• Join a collaborative leadership team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement