Human Resources (HR) Director

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager/Director to lead people operations and shape a strong, compliant, and employee-focused workplace in Madison, Wisconsin. This role will oversee core HR functions including recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance, payroll coordination, and training initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strategic leadership along with hands-on expertise to support organizational goals, strengthen workforce engagement, and maintain effective HR programs across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day direction of the human resources function, including oversight of HR staff, policies, procedures, and company-wide people programs.

• Work closely with senior leaders to align human resources strategies with business priorities and support organizational planning.

• Guide full-cycle recruitment efforts by managing sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes to attract and retain talented employees.

• Maintain accurate and compliant job descriptions and ensure HR practices meet applicable local, state, and federal employment regulations.

• Design, implement, and improve onboarding, training, and career development programs based on organizational needs.

• Manage compensation and benefits administration by reviewing market data, supporting salary planning, and coordinating benefit programs with external partners.

• Direct the performance management process and help leaders address employee development, improvement planning, and retention opportunities.

• Handle employee relations matters by investigating workplace concerns, advising managers on policy application, and supporting resolution of conflicts.

• Oversee biweekly payroll processing, HR records, regulatory reporting, workers’ compensation activities, and employee leave administration.

• Represent the organization in personnel-related reviews, hearings, and investigations while providing ongoing HR support to employees and management.

• Proven experience leading multiple human resources functions, including employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, and HR administration.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with the ability to apply HR policies consistently and effectively.
• Demonstrated success managing talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Experience supporting payroll processes, benefits coordination, leave management, and confidential employee records administration.
• Ability to advise leaders on sensitive workplace matters, conduct investigations, and resolve employee concerns professionally.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with experience using data and market information to support compensation and workforce decisions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.