Director, HR

PragerU•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, HR is a proactive, highly organized, and people-focused leader responsible for supporting employees and driving effective HR operations across PragerU. This is a hands-on role that requires the ability to thrive in an extremely fast-paced, high-volume environment, exercise excellent judgment, and move quickly between employee needs, leadership support, and day-to-day HR priorities. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, trusted problem-solver, and self-starter who brings professionalism, discretion, and a can-do attitude to everything they do.

Requirements

5-7+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong understanding of HR practices, employee relations, and employment compliance
California HR experience strongly preferred
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
High emotional intelligence and the ability to build strong relationships with employees and leadership
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in an extremely fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong sense of ownership
Flexibility to shift priorities quickly and move between different projects and responsibilities with ease
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Experience with HRIS and other HR technology platforms, Rippling strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

SHRM or PHR certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for employees on HR-related questions and needs
Partner with the VP of People Operations and leadership on employee relations and other people matters
Manage and oversee the company’s twice-yearly performance management and review process
Support employee engagement, retention, recognition, and culture initiatives
Maintain HR policies, employee records, company documents, and internal resources
Track and ensure completion of mandatory employee trainings
Assist with benefits, leaves, and other recurring HR processes
Lead Open Enrollment and work closely with outside brokers regarding enrollments, billing, and other employee benefits issues
Manage and maintain company and HR reporting, ensuring accurate and timely data for leadership
Manage and lead company-wide events, including the annual end-of-year company party and staff workshop, from planning through execution
Support managers with day-to-day employee and HR needs
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, communication, and efficiency
Provide project support to the VP of People Operations
Take ownership of special projects and jump in wherever needed