Director of HR

About the job Director of HR


At trueU HR , we provide executive-level HR leadership on a fractional basis, helping organizations scale their people strategies effectively. We partner with clients to design and implement impactful HR practices that allow businesses to attract, retain, and develop top talent.

We're looking for an HR Director who thrives on independence, brings a strong technical aptitude, and has a client-first mindset. This role is ideal for someone who can confidently step into new environments, quickly adapt to different HR systems and tools, and build trusted relationships with client leadership teams.
What You'll Do

• Serve as a key HR consultant for assigned clients, providing both strategic and
  hands-on HR support.
• Take initiative to identify challenges, propose solutions, and implement improvements without needing heavy direction.
• Manage client relationships with a customer service focus, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams.
• Learn and adapt to various client HR systems and processes quickly, using technology to streamline workflows.
• Support clients across areas such as compliance, employee relations, benefits, performance management, and organizational development.
• Partner with senior consultants to design and execute comprehensive HR strategies.

Who You Are
You may be a fit for this role if you possess the following competencies:

• Business Acumen - You connect how a company makes money to HR initiatives.
• Conflict Management - You consistently handle disagreements and disputes constructively and productively.
• Critical Thinking - You use objective analysis and evaluation of information to form sound judgments.
• Emotional Intelligence - You effectively understand and manage your own emotions and recognize and influence others' emotions.
• Leadership - You inspire, guide, and influence individuals and teams towards achieving organizational goals.
• Performance/Employee Management - You guide, develop, and evaluate employee performance.
• Project Management - You plan, organize, execute, and monitor projects effectively.

What We're Looking For

• Proven HR leadership experience with a mix of strategic and tactical execution.
• Able to work independently to manage projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver results without close oversight.
• Proficient with a variety of HRIS systems, data analysis, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong customer service orientation, relationship-building abilities, and confidence presenting solutions to C-Suite individuals/teams.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and core HR functions (benefits, employee relations, performance, talent development).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coach and influence at all levels.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid capacity, including onsite presence with clients.

If you're an innovative HR professional who thrives in a client-facing role, embraces new challenges, and is ready to take ownership of impactful projects, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to join trueU HR and help shape the future of our clients' workplaces.