Human Resources Director

Job Description

HR Director

Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

Schedule: Hybrid

Duration: Approximately 4 months, with potential for extension or permanent placement

Target Start: Mid-November 2026

We are working with an organization seeking an experienced HR Director to provide strategic and hands-on human resources leadership during a period of transition. This individual will oversee core HR functions, advise leadership on employee matters, and help ensure consistent, compliant HR practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, and HR policy development.
• Advise leadership and managers on employee matters, workplace policies, performance management, and employment law compliance.
• Oversee labor relations and support the resolution of complex workplace issues.
• Review and improve HR policies, procedures, and practices to support organizational needs and compliance.
• Support compensation analysis, benefits programs, and related HR initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and support HR team members while promoting consistent service delivery.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and ensure appropriate handling of confidential employee information.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Union experience required
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations and labor relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, workplace policies, and employee investigations.
• Experience overseeing benefits administration and compensation analysis.
• Previous experience leading or supervising HR professionals.
• Strong communication, judgment, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
• Initial contract of approximately four months, with potential for extension or permanent placement.
• Target start date in mid-November.
• If you have a strong background in HR leadership and employee relations and are interested in learning more, please reach out to discuss the opportunity.