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Director of Human Resources

$145k - $165k

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Job Description

Director of Human Resources
Seeking a hands-on Director of HR (People) to own the full HR function for a growing, private equity-backed organization of approximately 75 employees.


This is a highly visible role focused on people, culture, growth, recruiting, compliance, and employee development.
Key Responsibilities
  • Own the overall HR/People function and advise leadership on employee matters.
  • Lead HR support for M&A, acquisitions, and employee integration.
  • Manage recruiting strategy and personally support hiring for MSP technicians, engineers, BDMs, and other key roles.
  • Own performance management, quarterly KPIs, employee retention, and turnover.
  • Oversee Trainual, onboarding, and employee development programs.
  • Manage employee relations and CA, TX, and multi-state HR compliance.
  • Partner with leadership on compensation, benefits, and equity incentive programs.
  • Provide quarterly people metrics and reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
  • Build scalable HR processes to support continued growth and acquisitions.
What We're Looking For
  • PE/M&A HR experience
  • Hands-on HR leadership + recruiting experience
  • Strong CA/TX and multi-state HR knowledge
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting a company through significant growth.
  • Strong employee relations and performance management skills.
  • Experience with technical recruiting is highly desirable.
  • Trainual experience is a plus.
Ideal Candidate
A hands-on HR leader who can own the function, move quickly, recruit strong talent, support acquisitions, coach managers, and build HR processes as the company grows.
First 90 Days
  • Build relationships with leadership and employees.
  • Assess current HR processes and priorities.
  • Take ownership of recruiting and performance management.
  • Strengthen compliance, retention, and onboarding.
  • Establish clear people metrics and reporting.
  • Prepare the organization for continued growth and future acquisitions.
Pay Range: $145,000 - $165,000 annual salary

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