Human Resources Director

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is searching for a Human Resources Director, for a mission-driven organization, in Richmond, VA.

Serve as a senior HR advisor and operational leader. This role supports leaders across multiple locations and provides guidance on employee relations, compliance, HR operations, and organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to organizational leaders on employee relations, performance management, workplace conflict, disciplinary actions, and separations.

• Manage complex employee relations matters from intake through resolution while ensuring proper documentation, confidentiality, and compliance.

• Conduct and oversee investigations related to workplace concerns, including discrimination, harassment, misconduct, and ethics reports.

• Provide operational oversight across HR functions including payroll, benefits, HRIS, recruiting, onboarding, training, compliance, and policy administration.

• Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, process improvements, audits, policy updates, and organizational projects.

• Mentor HR team members and support continued growth and consistency across the HR department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience required, with strong employee relations expertise.

• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, compliance, investigations, documentation, and HR operations.

• Experience with HRIS systems required; UKG experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office expected.

• Excellent communication, judgment, discretion, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work with confidentiality, professionalism, and sensitivity in a mission-focused environment.

Additional Details: Candidates should be comfortable with occasional evening, weekend, day, and overnight travel. Background screening is required.

Compensation: $95,000-$120,000 annually, with potential flexibility based on experience.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b), paid holidays, personal days, PTO, sick time accrual, and optional supplemental insurance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HR leader who enjoys serving as a strategic advisor, supporting leaders through complex personnel matters, and helping strengthen HR practices across a values-driven organization.

Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Mackenzie Durner

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