Director of People & Culture

Director of People & Culture

The Director of People & Culture is responsible for leading the company's human resources strategy and daily HR operations while fostering a positive, engaging, and high-performing workplace culture. This role oversees the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, training, and organizational development. The Director of People & Culture partners with leadership to attract, develop, and retain top talent while ensuring HR processes support the company's long-term growth and values.

Essential Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for all company positions.
• Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
• Employee Relations & Culture
• HR Administration
• Benefits & Compensation Administration
• Policy & Compliance
• Training & Development
• Operational Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and employee onboarding.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience in the construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or service industries.
• Experience managing apprenticeship or workforce development programs.
• Experience leading culture, engagement, and employee development initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally for recruiting events, career fairs, and company meetings as needed.

This position plays a critical leadership role in shaping the employee experience while ensuring Human Resources practices align with the company's mission, values, and long-term strategic objectives. Compensation: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year