Human Resources (HR) Director

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to support a financial services organization in Salem, New Hampshire through a Contract assignment. This position will provide leadership across employee relations, benefits, HR administration, compensation, and compliance while helping strengthen people operations and policy execution. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to guide HR programs in a regulated environment.Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day human resources operations, ensuring consistent support across employee relations, benefits administration, and core HR processes.• Advise leadership on workplace matters, resolve sensitive employee issues, and promote fair, compliant employment practices.• Oversee compensation and benefits activities, including program administration, policy interpretation, and process improvement recommendations.• Maintain HR compliance by monitoring employment regulations, updating internal practices, and supporting audit readiness where needed.• Manage HR documentation, reporting, and personnel records with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.• Partner with business leaders to implement HR strategies that align workforce needs with organizational goals.• Support contract-related HR requirements and help ensure adherence to standards connected to government-regulated engagements.• Provide guidance on HR systems usage, including UKG Pro, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency in HR administration.