Human Resources Director

Our client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed professional services organization experiencing significant expansion through strategic acquisitions. As the company continues to scale, it is seeking an HR Director to establish and lead its human resources function from the ground up. This is a unique, hands‑on opportunity for an entrepreneurial HR professional to build the infrastructure, processes, and employee support systems necessary to support a growing, geographically dispersed workforce. With no existing internal HR function, this individual will have the autonomy to develop and implement best practices across the entire employee lifecycle, including benefits administration, employee relations, talent acquisition, retention, onboarding, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a bilingual English/Spanish HR professional who can move seamlessly between strategic planning and day‑to‑day execution. This individual will serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership alike, helping create a consistent, supportive employee experience while building the HR capabilities needed to support continued growth and acquisition integration. Key Responsibilities Build and lead the company's HR function from the ground up, establishing policies, procedures, systems, and processes to support a rapidly expanding organization. Develop and implement scalable HR strategies aligned with business objectives, organizational growth, and private equity ownership expectations. Establish consistent HR practices across the organization, including employee policies, documentation, performance management, and workforce planning. Partner with executive leadership to identify organizational needs, address workforce challenges, and support strategic business initiatives. Evaluate and implement HR systems, tools, and resources that improve efficiency, employee communication, and workforce visibility. Employee Relations & Support Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and day‑to‑day HR needs across the organization. Build trusted relationships with employees and managers at all levels, fostering an accessible, responsive, and solutions‑oriented HR environment. Provide guidance on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, workplace concerns, and performance management. Develop processes for employee feedback, engagement, recognition, and retention. Ensure employees have clear access to HR resources, policies, and support in both English and Spanish. Help cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace culture that supports employee engagement and long‑term retention. Benefits & Total Rewards Establish and oversee the company's benefits administration processes, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and other employee benefits. Evaluate benefit offerings, broker relationships, and administrative processes to ensure programs remain competitive, cost‑effective, and appropriate for the workforce. Develop clear employee communication and education around benefits, enrollment, eligibility, and available resources. Support compensation practices, job structures, and other total rewards initiatives as the organization grows. Ensure benefits‑related processes are administered accurately and consistently. Talent Acquisition & Retention Develop and implement talent acquisition processes to support ongoing hiring needs across the organization. Partner with leadership and hiring managers to identify staffing needs, define hiring priorities, and establish effective recruiting practices. Build repeatable processes for sourcing, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding employees. Identify opportunities to improve employee retention through engagement initiatives, career development, manager support, and workforce planning. Establish recruiting and retention metrics to monitor hiring effectiveness, turnover, and workforce trends. Onboarding, Development & Performance Management Create a consistent onboarding experience that helps new employees integrate quickly and understand company expectations, policies, and culture. Develop employee training and development initiatives to support workforce effectiveness and leadership capabilities. Establish performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, performance reviews, and corrective action. Partner with managers to strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee communication, and accountability. Develop scalable processes to support employee growth and internal advancement. Acquisition Integration & Organizational Growth Support the integration of employees, policies, benefits, and HR processes as the company continues to acquire businesses. Develop standardized HR practices that can be implemented across newly acquired organizations while accounting for unique workforce needs. Partner with leadership on organizational integration, employee communication, and change management during periods of transition. Identify HR‑related risks and process gaps associated with acquisitions and develop plans to address them. Build a scalable HR infrastructure that can accommodate continued growth without sacrificing employee experience or operational effectiveness. Compliance & Risk Management Establish and maintain HR policies and procedures that support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Oversee employment documentation, personnel records, required notices, and other HR administrative requirements. Develop consistent processes for employee leave, accommodations, workplace complaints, and disciplinary matters. Coordinate with external legal counsel, benefits providers, payroll partners, and other third‑party resources as needed. Proactively identify employment‑related risks and implement appropriate policies, training, and controls. Qualifications Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership in both languages. Demonstrated experience across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, benefits administration, talent acquisition, onboarding, compliance, and employee retention. Experience building, implementing, or significantly improving HR processes, policies, and infrastructure. Ability to operate effectively in a hands‑on, high‑growth environment with limited existing infrastructure. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across a diverse workforce. Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and decision‑making skills. Ability to balance strategic thinking with day‑to‑day execution and employee support. Comfortable navigating change, competing priorities, and evolving business needs. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). #J-18808-Ljbffr