Head of Recruiting & HR

Director of People & Culture
150K–$180K + Bonus
Application
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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

Human Resources