Director of HR

Job Description

Job Description

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a respected, long-standing nonprofit organization in Little Rock, AR , to identify an experienced Director of Human Resources . Reporting to the SVP, Chief People Officer, this leadership role oversees the full scope of Human Resources operations, with a significant emphasis on employee relations, leadership coaching, and supporting a diverse workforce of approximately 1,500 employees. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to organizational leaders, balancing compassion with accountability while fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting the organization's mission, values, and commitment to exceptional service.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, resilient, and hands-on HR Director with proven experience leading HR teams and partnering with senior leadership. This organization is seeking someone who is looking for a long-term opportunity and has the potential to grow into a Vice President-level role within the next 3–5 years as part of its succession planning strategy.

What You Will Do:

• Lead day-to-day HR operations, including recruiting, staffing, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.
• Serve as the organization's primary resource for employee relations matters - investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with organizational leaders to solve workforce challenges and drive employee engagement.
• Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, and staffing initiatives.
• Advise managers on employee relations, policy application, performance management, and employment decisions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; update HR policies and procedures as needed.
• Drive process improvements and lead special projects and strategic HR initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop members of the Human Resources team.

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 3+ years in an HR leadership role.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Experience across core HR functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and employee development.
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to handle sensitive workplace issues and investigations
• Experience supporting a medium to large employee population (300+ employees preferred).
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills, with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems (Paycor, a plus), Microsoft Office, and other business applications.
• Ability to travel statewide, including occasional overnight travel.

Please directly apply or reach out to Jennifer Thompson on LinkedIn.

Arkansas Talent Group is a Permanent Placement Recruiting Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.