Head of Recruiting & HR

Job Title Director of People & Culture

Compensation $150K–$180K + Bonus

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The Opportunity Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of People & Culture to lead the development and execution of our people operations across a growing, multi-state organization. This executive role will oversee Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and Administrative Operations, while driving initiatives that support a high-performing, inclusive workplace.

Serve as a thought partner to executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent optimization

Lead initiatives related to employee engagement, culture-building, and organizational change

Provide executive coaching and support succession planning across all levels

Direct day-to-day HR functions, including employee relations, investigations, and leave management

Maintain compliance with all applicable employment laws and government contract obligations

Own policy development, implementation, and compliance training across the organization

Standardize internal practices and reduce risk through proactive compliance systems

Design and manage a competitive total rewards strategy, including compensation benchmarking and benefits planning

Oversee payroll processes and ensure alignment with timekeeping, labor compliance, and financial controls

Manage annual benefits open enrollment and vendor relationships

Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, ensuring high-quality, equitable hiring practices

Partner with hiring managers to assess future workforce needs and build a proactive talent pipeline

Oversee performance management, continuous feedback programs, and career development tools

Design and deliver leadership development initiatives, including New Leader Orientation and training frameworks

Maintain and enhance LMS-based training platforms for compliance and skill-building

Supervise administrative functions including multi-state onboarding processes and document management

Partner cross-functionally with IT, Security, and Operations to ensure compliance with internal systems (I-9, E-Verify, SF-312, etc.)

Manage HRIS and timekeeping systems, ensuring data integrity and system optimization

Deliver meaningful HR dashboards and reports to inform executive decision-making

Leverage data insights to drive continuous improvement and strategic workforce planning

Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across all HR practices

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Minimum 10 years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, with 5+ years at the Director or executive level

Strong knowledge of multi-state labor laws, HR compliance, and government contracting standards

Proven track record of building scalable systems and leading organizations through growth or transformation

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and change management skills

Demonstrated success leading high-impact HR teams and building inclusive workplace cultures

Proficiency with HRIS, compliance tools, and data-driven decision-making

Employment type Full-time

Job function Human Resources