Human Resources Director

Title: Human Resources Director

Location: Sarasota, FL

Type: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (In-office)

We are looking for an experienced HR Director to lead human resources strategy and daily operations for a growing organization in Sarasota, Florida. This role calls for a leader who can partner effectively with department heads, guide a small HR team, and support a workforce that spans operations, administrative, and leadership functions. The ideal candidate brings a practical, hands-on approach to employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and talent planning while helping the business scale with structure and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with operational and corporate leaders to shape HR strategies that support workforce growth, retention, and organizational goals.
• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals by assigning priorities effectively, coaching performance, and building a collaborative department culture.
• Anticipate staffing demands across operations, administrative teams, and leadership groups, and create recruiting plans that strengthen talent pipelines.
• Oversee performance review processes, identify development opportunities, and address performance concerns with clear documentation and follow-through.
• Maintain HR policies, records, and practices that align with employment standards and applicable safety-related requirements.
• Support benefits administration by assisting with open enrollment activities, responding to employee questions, and helping employees understand available programs.
• Manage employee relations matters across a diverse workforce, providing guidance on sensitive workplace concerns with professionalism and consistency.
• Contribute to HR process improvement efforts, including supporting the rollout and adoption of consolidated HR-related systems and tools as needed.

Responsibilities:

• 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership responsibility within an HR function.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong background in employee relations, HR administration, benefits coordination, and compliance management.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and delegating work to HR staff while maintaining accountability for results.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• HR certification with strong attention to detail is preferred.
• Proficiency with HR software systems and comfort adapting to new technology platforms.

Benefits:

• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K