Human Resources Director

About this position About Us and Why We’re Hiring Terra Energy is a fast-growing residential solar installation company operating across Florida and Texas. As we scale our operations, we are building an in-house engineering team to support plan review, inspection services, and installation quality assurance — allowing us to move faster, maintain higher standards, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and installation crews. The Role This position serves as the Human Resources leader for Terra Energy, responsible for managing HR operations across the United States. The role oversees payroll administration, employee relations, compliance, onboarding, benefits, performance management, and HR processes while partnering with leadership to support organizational growth and employee engagement. What You’ll Be Doing HR Operations & Administration Lead and scale the HR organization and function to support the hiring and growth needs of the business. Manage and oversee payroll processes across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Administer employee benefits programs and maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation. Prepare, review, and maintain employment agreements, policy acknowledgments, terminations, and other employment‑related documentation. Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements. Maintain HR systems and employee data while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity. Recruitment & Onboarding Lead the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, offer management, and onboarding. Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies. Coordinate and support recruitment efforts across the organization to ensure timely and successful hiring outcomes. Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and positive employee experience from day one. Coordinate and deliver employee orientation programs, training resources, and onboarding activities to support engagement and productivity. Maintain recruitment and onboarding records, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations. Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment and onboarding processes to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and employee retention. Employee Relations & Culture Act as the main point of contact for all HR‑related matters, providing support and guidance to employees and managers. Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace issues with a proactive and solution‑oriented approach. Promote a positive company culture, employee engagement, and recognition initiatives that strengthen team collaboration. Offboarding & Compliance Manage employee offboarding processes, including exit interviews, separation documentation, final pay coordination, and employee communications. Ensure all offboarding activities are completed accurately, professionally, and in compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, ensuring HR policies and practices align with legal requirements. Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations, recommending updates to policies, procedures, and HR practices as needed. Maintain accurate HR records and documentation to support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory requirements. Partner with leadership and legal advisors, when necessary, to address employee relations, compliance, and workplace matters. Strategic & Cross‑functional Coordination Partner closely with Operations, Finance, and company leadership to align HR strategies and initiatives with organizational goals and business objectives. Provide insights, recommendations, and data‑driven solutions to improve workforce planning, employee retention, performance management, and overall organizational effectiveness. Collaborate with department leaders to identify talent needs, support succession planning, and drive employee development initiatives. Analyze HR metrics and trends to support strategic decision‑making and continuous process improvement. Lead and support HR projects, programs, and initiatives that enhance employee experience, operational efficiency, and business performance. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational development, employee relations, workforce planning, and change management. Foster cross‑functional collaboration to ensure consistency in HR policies, processes, communications, and employee programs across the organization. What We’re Looking For 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibilities. Experience managing HR operations across multiple states within the United States. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements. Experience overseeing payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, and performance management. Proven ability to build and improve HR processes, policies, and programs in a growing organization. Experience leading full‑cycle recruitment efforts and partnering with hiring managers to support organizational growth. Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills. Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executives, managers, and employees at all levels. Experience supporting organizational growth, change management, and workforce planning initiatives. HR certification (SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SC, PHR, or SPHR) is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting multi‑state operations, particularly in Florida, Texas, and California. Prior experience in the renewable energy, solar, construction, manufacturing, home services, or field operations industries. Experience building, scaling, or transforming HR functions within a high‑growth or startup environment. Strong background in organizational development, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management. Experience implementing or optimizing HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and performance management systems. Professional HR certification such as SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SC, PHR, or SPHR. Experience managing compensation programs, benefits strategy, and employee engagement initiatives. Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support business growth. Experience leading HR compliance efforts across multiple states and supporting audits, policy development, and regulatory requirements. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. How You’ll Work at Terra Energy At Terra Energy, we move fast, collaborate closely, and take ownership of our work. As our Human Resources Director, you’ll be a strategic partner to leadership while remaining hands‑on in building and improving the people processes that support our growth. You’ll work cross‑functionally with leaders across the organization, helping drive talent strategy, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and compliance. We value individuals who are proactive, solutions‑oriented, and comfortable navigating both high‑level strategy and day‑to‑day execution. Additional Details Location: Onsite (Miami, Florida, United States) Reports to: COO Department: Operations What Success Looks Like Building a scalable, high‑performing Human Resources function that supports Terra Energy's growth and long‑term business objectives. Maintaining strong compliance standards across all HR operations and employment practices. Creating an exceptional employee experience that drives engagement, retention, and organizational performance. Establishing a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership and contributing to key business decisions. Developing and implementing people strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent. Positioning Terra Energy as an employer of choice while supporting a strong, sustainable, and people‑focused company culture. Becoming a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, and people‑related strategy. In Summary Terra Energy is seeking a hands‑on Human Resources Director to lead and scale the company's people operations across the United States. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, onboarding, performance management, and organizational development. The ideal candidate is a strategic HR leader who can partner with executive leadership, build scalable processes, foster a strong company culture, and support the continued growth of a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization. Recruitment Process Initial Contact (HR) – Quick intro and role overview HR Interview – Experience and overall fit Hiring Manager Interview – Technical and role deep dive Offer Letter – Final offer and next steps #J-18808-Ljbffr