posted: 6th March 2025

We are seeking an experienced HR Director for a brand new role reporting into the Executive Team of a small organisation. The client will consider candidates looking for between 22-33 hours per week.

As a key member of the leadership team, the HR Director will lead the Human Resource initiatives to provide an employee oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment and organizational growth.

Role Responsibilities

​Contribute as a strategic partner in the accomplishment of departmental business strategies and plans through initiatives that attract and retain talent, develop employees and leaders and align organizational goals and objectives.
​Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the facility’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, talent review and succession planning.
​Lead and manage full cycle talent acquisition to include sourcing, job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, extending offers of employment and completing necessary paperwork.
​Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to ensure a robust and diverse applicant pool for all openings.
​Strategize and lead retention efforts including action planning and employee engagement.
​Provide consultation to management on staffing, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, position control and employee relations.
​Work in conjunction with leadership to create a positive work culture.
​Provide support and guidance to facility management and employees with a focus on consistent employment practices.
​​Maintain personnel files, including training records and all necessary new hire paperwork.
​Responsible for leading, motivating and assessing diverse teams, including experienced and junior professionals.
​Provide guidance on interpretation of policies and procedures while serving as known expert in subject matter with a broad knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas.
​Work with managers to resolve and prevent employee relations issues by coaching and training.

Person Specification

At least 5-10 years’ experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations and Employee Engagement
Must possess knowledge of all state and local ordinances related to employment

Skilled in coaching, mentoring and mitigating challenging employee issues, including performance management and performance improvement plans and terminations
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, along with the ability to manage multiple and competing demands.
Track record of leadership, driving accountability across the HR function, and a hands-on approach to problem solving.
Ability to build trust and good faith with a broad range of stakeholders
Value-oriented behaviour – trustworthiness, good listener, high integrity and maintains strict confidence.