Human Resources Director

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. is growing, and we’re seeking a legally grounded and strategically minded Human Resources Director to lead the firm’s Human Resource functions across multiple offices.

This role serves as the firm’s primary authority on employment law, compliance, governance, and risk. You will advise partners and leadership, ensure our employment practices are consistent and defensible, and build structured systems that support long-term growth.

If you bring strong employment law knowledge, executive presence, and sound judgment in complex workplace matters, we’d welcome the opportunity to speak with you!

What You’ll Do

Lead Employment Law, Governance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws

Monitor legislative and regulatory updates; proactively adjust policies and practices

Serve as primary advisor on employment-related/legal matters

Partner with outside counsel on investigations, claims, and regulatory inquiries

Establish defensible documentation standards for hiring, discipline, and terminations

Own and maintain the employee handbook and HR policy framework

Manage all applicable Department of Labor postings

Oversee Compensation, Classification & Structural Integrity

Maintain job descriptions, classifications, and FLSA determinations

Support development and governance of salary and compensation guidelines

Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity reviews

Provide structured recommendations on promotions, merit increases, and pay decisions

Ensure compensation practices are documented, consistent, and legally compliant

Support annual benefits renewal and open enrollment planning, including reviewing options, preparing employee-facing materials and guiding on impacts throughout the firm

Coordinate and oversee employee benefits programs in partnership with the controller, including health, dental, vision, retirement and other firm sponsored plans

Ensure benefits policies and practices are compliant, consistently applied and clearly communicated to employees

Guide Employee Relations & Investigations

Lead and document internal investigations with discretion and professionalism

Provide recommendations to leadership on corrective action and risk mitigation

Coach partners and managers on performance management and documentation standards

Identify patterns of concern and recommend proactive policy or training updates

Lead new hire training related to the employee manual, professionalism, dress code, and other relevant matters

Strengthen HR Systems, Controls & Reporting

Oversee secure, compliant HR recordkeeping and personnel file standards

Develop workforce metrics and dashboards for leadership visibility

Evaluate and optimize HR systems to support governance and multi-office consistency

Partner with leadership on integrated reporting that connects people data with firm performance

Develop and maintain CPE tracking systems and controls, coordinating with Partners to schedule and document required training

Track, maintain, and report on Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements for the firm, ensuring professionals meet applicable licensing, state board and firm required training

Support Leadership & Firmwide Standards

Provide training and guidance to managers on documentation and compliance standards

Support succession planning and internal talent discussions

Ensure initiatives are supported by consistent and fair HR practices

Advise leadership on organizational changes, structure adjustments, and workforce planning

Who You Are

8+ years of progressive HR experience with significant focus on compliance and employee relations

Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law, wage and hour regulations, EEO, and leave requirements

Experienced conducting investigations and advising senior leadership

Confident influencing partners and executives in a professional services environment

Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented

Measured, discreet, and steady in high-stakes situations

What You’ve Accomplished

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or similar field

Experience operating as a senior-level or HR leader

Demonstrated success building compliant frameworks in a growing organization

Experience partnering with legal counsel on employment matters

Professional services, accounting, legal, or financial industry experience preferred

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification strongly preferred

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Collaborative, relationship-driven leadership team

Stable, respected regional firm with multi-office presence

Culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and balance

At PB&H, we believe strong governance and thoughtful leadership create stability and opportunity. This role is critical to protecting the firm while strengthening the systems that support our people and our future growth.