Human Resources Director

Compensation Targeted base salary of $185,000, plus a 10% annual performance bonus, commensurate with experience and scope Location Orange County, CA (Primarily in-office, with flexibility to work from home for the right candidate) Travel Limited; role is based primarily in the Orange County office with travel of 1-2 days quarterly My client is looking to add a Director of Human Resources to their growing company! Are you ready for an awesome company with an exciting growth plan?! About the Role Lead HR strategy and compliance for a fast-scaling, high-volume staffing and security services organization operating across multiple states. Partner closely with executive leadership to protect the company while enabling rapid, seasonal growth. Own recruiting strategy and management during major seasonal surges tied to large-scale events. What You'll Do Serve as the organization's day-to-day compliance partner on California and multi-state labor law, including meal/rest break, wage, and timekeeping compliance. Manage and mentor a Recruiting Manager and team, scaling headcount from the hundreds to several thousand during peak seasonal periods. Build strategic, creative sourcing pipelines beyond traditional recruiting channels. Drive adoption and full utilization of HR systems, including a new HRIS/ATS implementation and learning management platforms. Build strong, trusted relationships with field operations leaders across multiple regions. Support the legal team on employment-related matters and investigations as needed. Oversee employee relations, training compliance, and HR policy execution across a large, diverse, frontline workforce. What We're Looking For Significant experience in HR leadership within a high-volume, multi-state workforce environment (staffing, hospitality, events, entertainment, or similar industries with large seasonal fluctuations). Strong, hands-on California employment law and compliance knowledge. Proven experience managing or scaling a recruiting function through periods of rapid, seasonal headcount change. A collaborative, approachable leadership style with the ability to build trust across a young, diverse, frontline employee base. Comfort with modern HR technology platforms (HRIS, ATS, LMS) and a track record of driving adoption of new systems. Based in or able to relocate to Orange County, CA, with the ability to work on-site several days per week. Experience in the security services industry is a plus, but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr HireBetter