Director, Human Resources

Aires•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aires is hiring a Director, Human Resources to report to its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office and serve as a member of Senior Leadership. The role provides leadership across PeopleX functions, balancing business priorities with employee needs in U.S. and global regions. The Director translates organizational priorities into scalable people strategies, programs, and practices, partnering with senior leaders and the PeopleX team to strengthen organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, employee experience, total rewards, compliance, and workforce capability. The role leads execution of key PeopleX initiatives and ensures their alignment and impact across domestic and international operations. Aires provides relocation management services and describes its work environment as hybrid. The company highlights its in-house technology platform, career growth and development, employee recognition, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources.
10 or more years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility, or an equivalent record of accomplishment.
Demonstrated experience leading HR improvements, supporting senior executives, and implementing organizational change.
Excellent customer service and administrative skills, with the ability to translate employee and leader needs into practical PeopleX support and well-executed programs.
Ability to build alignment with senior leaders and employees through candid, constructive conversations; communicate recommendations confidently; challenge assumptions respectfully; and navigate difficult discussions with sound judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ability to learn proprietary software for PeopleX administration, reporting, and employee communications.
Ability to prioritize competing demands, move initiatives from planning to implementation, and deliver timely results while maintaining quality and sound judgment.
Ability to follow policies and procedures consistently and use sound judgment to identify issues requiring clarification or escalation.
Ability to build trust through an approachable, welcoming communication style, active listening, and a genuine commitment to helping employees and leaders.
Team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of care and urgency.
Desire to embrace the company’s core values: Client Focus, Results, Responsibility & Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in a service-oriented industry and an international business environment.
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the PeopleX team, establish clear accountability, build capabilities, and improve the quality, responsiveness, and effectiveness of HR services.
Develop innovative training and employee development strategies that leverage internal subject-matter experts, improve employee performance, and promote consistent practices across offices and departments.
Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
Partner proactively with business leaders to strengthen employee performance and equip managers to handle difficult personnel situations effectively.
Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development initiatives to attract, develop, and retain talent needed to support business objectives.
Manage employee relations and lead employee engagement efforts while balancing employee needs with business priorities.
Manage employee rewards and recognition programs and annual performance review administration.
Set the strategic direction of employee benefits and oversee their administration, including broker meetings, open enrollment documents, and employee communications.
Serve as a leader, advisor, and advocate for integrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into the organization’s culture, programs, and activities.
Facilitate wellness and safety initiatives.
Manage the department budget.