Human Resources Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Human Resources Director based in United States.

This executive-level HR leadership role offers the opportunity to shape workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness across a large public-sector environment. The position oversees enterprise-wide HR operations, policy implementation, and strategic workforce initiatives. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders while guiding complex employee relations, labor matters, and organizational change efforts. The role combines strategic vision with operational execution, supporting both a central agency and multiple partner organizations. You will lead a talented HR team and drive a culture focused on compliance, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced HR executive passionate about building effective people strategies and improving employee experiences.

Accountabilities:: The Human Resources Director will provide strategic leadership for HR services, ensuring effective workforce management, policy alignment, and high-quality support across a complex organization. The role requires balancing executive advising, operational oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives while building strong partnerships with leaders, employees, and external stakeholders.

Lead the development and execution of HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and long-term workforce priorities.

Serve as a senior advisor to executives and managers on workforce planning, employee relations, HR policies, and organizational effectiveness.

Oversee HR operations, service delivery, compliance initiatives, and policy implementation as the organization’s senior HR authority.

Manage HR support services provided to multiple partner agencies, ensuring consistent, customer-focused, and compliant practices.

Represent the organization in labor relations activities, including negotiations, hearings, arbitrations, and complex employee matters.

Conduct workforce, organizational, and staffing analyses to support strategic planning and resource decisions.

Build collaborative relationships with unions, leadership teams, and internal stakeholders to address workforce challenges.

Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the HR function.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a strategic and people-focused HR leader with extensive experience managing complex human resources functions, advising executives, and leading organizational transformation. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of HR operations, employment practices, and workforce strategy.

Minimum of five years of management experience, or two years of management experience combined with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Background in human resources, business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, or a related discipline supporting strategic HR management.

Proven experience leading teams through organizational change and delivering measurable improvements.

Strong ability to develop strategic plans, translate priorities into action, and provide data-driven recommendations.

Experience across key HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, performance management, investigations, classification, and compensation.

Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, HR policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Experience managing complex employee relations matters, grievances, investigations, and arbitration processes.

Demonstrated ability to support labor strategy and contribute to collective bargaining initiatives.

Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating an environment where employees can succeed.

Benefits:

Competitive salary range of $9,604 - $14,856 per month.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.

Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.

Generous paid time off, including holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave.

Retirement benefits through a public employee retirement program.

Wellness resources supporting work-life balance and overall well-being.

Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness programs.

Hybrid work flexibility with a combination of office and remote work options.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful workforce initiatives that impact communities and public services.

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